Illusion from Fiji

Submitted by Boomette

"From the Beachcomber Sand Bar, Mamanuca, Fiji Island"

 

• Ready In: 3mins
• Ingredients: 5
• Serves: 1

ingredients

• 2 ounces vodka
• 1⁄2 ounce Midori melon liqueur
• 1⁄2 ounce triple sec
• 1⁄2 ounce lime juice
• lemonade, to complete

directions

1. Pour vodka, midori, triple sec and lime juice in a shaker with ice.
2. Shake and strain in a tulip glass (or hurricane glass) with ice or in an empty pineapple.
3. Complete with lemonade.
4. Stir and garnish with slices of melon, lemon and cherries on a stick. Serve with long straws.

Reviews

[Brooke the Cook in]

I'm giving this one 5 big stars! I used a top shelf vodka and didn't think the vodka was overpowering at all. I used a short hurricane glass with a few ice cubes. Fruity, tropical drink that is just perfect for summer! I sunk cherries at the bottom and it was very beautiful too!

 

[IngridH]

Lovely! Sweet, tart, and the beautiful green that comes from Midori. The illusion is that this is NOT a strong drink- just try to walk far after having a few of these. Made for ZWT7- Emerald City Shakers

 

[Sara 76]

I love Illusions, and this version was particularly tasty! Thanks for sharing another of your fantastic cocktail recipes! Made for ZWT7 - Pacific Islands (Vivacious Violets)

 

[Sarah_Jayne]

I thought that I would end up agreeing that the vodka was too strong because I don't tend to like a strong booze taste in my drinks but with all the other sweet ingredients it mellowed the vodka out. It was refreshing and fruity without being sickly sweet. I loved the light green color too which just looked refreshing even before I tasted it. Made for Beverage Tag.

 

[AuntWoofieWoof]

This is a pretty good drink.For the lemonade, I used about 1/2 cup. I also added an addition 1/4 ounce of the melon liqueur to balance out the drink. The vodka was a little too strong. I think if I make this again, I will use less vodka. Made for the Holiday Beverage Tag game. Thanks Boomie for a good drink recipe.