What ingredients are in a Zimadori Zinger?

1.5 oz Midori melon liqueur, 12 oz Zima

What glass do you use for a Zimadori Zinger?

A Zimadori Zinger is traditionally served in a Collins glass.

How strong is a Zimadori Zinger?

A Zimadori Zinger has an estimated ABV of 4,99%.

How many calories are in a Zimadori Zinger?

A Zimadori Zinger contains approximately 278 calories per serving.

Zimadori Zinger

Copo Collins glass

Dificuldade Easy

Calorias ~278 kcal

ABV 4,99%

Ingredientes

Midori melon liqueur 1.5 oz
Zima 12 oz

Instruções

Pour Zima in a collins glass over ice and then pour the shot of Midori. Don't stir. Garnish with a cherry.

Fruity Sweet

O Zimadori Zinger é um coquetel tropical leve que combina o licor de melão Midori com Zima, vertido sobre gelo em um copo collins sem mexer para preservar um efeito de camadas. O caráter doce de melão cantalupo do Midori se integra gradualmente com o malte cítrico leve do Zima, criando um perfil de sabor tropical que evolui à medida que a bebida é consumida. É um coquetel casual e doce principalmente da cultura dos bares americanos dos anos 90.

History & Origins

The Zimadori Zinger was created as part of the bar culture surrounding Zima's launch in 1993, when bartenders experimented with adding liqueurs to the new malt beverage to increase its complexity. Midori, the Japanese melon liqueur launched in the United States in 1978, was a popular bar staple at the time, and its combination with Zima became a recognizable drink of the era. The origin is disputed, though it is associated with the peak of both Zima's and Midori's American popularity.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Sweet honeydew melon from the Midori floating above Zima's light, citrusy malt character. Palate: Sweet and melon-forward, with Midori's artificial but distinctive honeydew character gradually integrating with Zima's crisp, light malt base; the layered pour means each sip delivers a slightly different balance. Finish: Sweet, melon-tinged, and lightly effervescent.

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Pro Tip

Do not stir — allow the Midori to float on the Zima initially to experience the gradual flavor transition as the two ingredients slowly combine.

Data verified Janeiro 2017

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