"Hermes Melon Liqueur", but changed its name to "Midori" in 1978. It was made exclusively in Japan until 1987.

Midori is typically 20-21% alcohol by volume.

As it is extremely sweet, Midori is not usually taken "straight"; it is generally used in a cocktail.

Cocktails including Midori

Some of the more popular cocktail concoctions that include Midori include: