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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!
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Beverages
Cuisine: Tropical/Caribbean
Calories: 245
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

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

Equipment

  • Cocktail shaker
  • Jigger or measuring tool
  • Hurricane glass or tall cocktail glass
  • Ice

Method
 

  1. Fill your cocktail shaker halfway with ice
  2. Pour in the Midori, coconut rum, and banana liqueur
  3. Add the sweet and sour mix and pineapple juice
  4. Shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds until well-chilled
  5. Fill your hurricane glass with fresh ice
  6. Strain the mixture into your glass
  7. 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