5 Minutes to Paradise: The Ultimate June Bug Cocktail Recipe That'll Make Your Summer Sparkle
A stunning emerald-green tropical cocktail that combines melon, coconut, and banana flavors for the ultimate summer refreshment. Perfect for backyard parties or lazy poolside sipping!
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Jigger or measuring tool
- Hurricane glass or tall cocktail glass
- Ice
Ingredients
- 1 oz 30ml Midori melon liqueur
- 1 oz 30ml Malibu coconut rum
- 1 oz 30ml banana liqueur
- 2 oz 60ml sweet and sour mix
- 1 oz 30ml pineapple juice
- Ice cubes
- Maraschino cherry and orange slice for garnish
Instructions
- Fill your cocktail shaker halfway with ice
- Pour in the Midori, coconut rum, and banana liqueur
- Add the sweet and sour mix and pineapple juice
- Shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds until well-chilled
- Fill your hurricane glass with fresh ice
- Strain the mixture into your glass
- Garnish with a maraschino cherry and orange slice
Notes
- For best results, use fresh pineapple juice instead of canned
- You can adjust the sweetness by varying the amount of sweet and sour mix
- Make it a mocktail by substituting the alcoholic ingredients with melon syrup, coconut cream, and banana nectar