Japanese

Melon-Lime highball

Scaling Factor: 1

This is a layered take on the usually straightforward highball—“a little touch of Japan,” says Masa Urushido. To balance the sweetness of Midori liqueur, he typically

uses a mix of juice from Japanese sudachi, a super-sour Japanese citrus fruit, and regular (Persian) limes; if sudachi is used, dial the lime component back to a half-ounce.

This is a layered take on the usually straightforward highball—“a little touch of Japan,” says Masa Urushido. To balance the sweetness of Midori liqueur, he typically uses a mix of juice from Japanese sudachi, a super-sour Japanese citrus fruit, and regular (Persian) limes; if sudachi is used, dial the lime component back to a half-ounce.

Midori

melon liqueur

Vodka

lime infused

Lime juice

¹⁄₂

Matcha lime cordial

¹⁄₂

Seltzer

Lime leaf

piece

Add the vodka, Midori, matcha-lime cordial and lime juice.

Top with seltzer

Garnish with lime leaf