Midori (liqueur)

'green') is a sweet, bright green-colored liqueur made by Suntory, flavored with Yubari King and muskmelon.

It is manufactured in Japan, the United States, Mexico, and France.

It was first released in 1964 under the name "Hermes Melon Liqueur", but changed its name to "Midori" in 1978.

Although Hermes Melon Liqueur was released by Suntory in Japan in 1964, it was renamed "Midori" for its release to the US market at Studio 54 in New York City in 1978 during a party held by the cast, crew, and producers of Saturday Night Fever.

[3] In 2013, following consumer research, Suntory reduced the sugar content and began producing Midori with a redesigned label and frosted glass bottle.