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Elf’s Top Shelf Recipe

4.4 from 624 reviews

The Elf’s Top Shelf is a vibrant and tropical cocktail that combines the bright sweetness of Midori melon liqueur with the exotic flavors of passion fruit and pineapple juices, balanced by fresh lemon juice and a touch of creamy coconut. Perfectly chilled and garnished with pineapple, it’s a refreshing and visually appealing drink ideal for festive occasions or a relaxing evening.

Ingredients

Scale

Liquids

  • 1 1/2 oz. Midori
  • 1 oz. passion fruit juice
  • 3/4 oz. pineapple juice
  • 1/2 oz. fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 oz. cream of coconut

Others

  • Ice
  • Half-moon pineapple slice and leaves, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Combine Ingredients: In a cocktail shaker, add Midori, passion fruit juice, pineapple juice, fresh lemon juice, and cream of coconut. This combination provides a balanced tropical flavor profile.
  2. Shake: Fill the shaker with ice, cover it well, and shake vigorously for about 20 seconds until the outside of the shaker becomes very frosty. This ensures the drink is thoroughly chilled and well mixed.
  3. Strain and Serve: Strain the mixture into a tall glass filled with pebble ice. Pebble ice helps keep the drink cold without diluting it too quickly.
  4. Garnish: Decorate the drink with a half-moon pineapple slice and two leaves to enhance its tropical presentation.

Notes

  • Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor.
  • Pebble ice is recommended to keep the drink colder longer and maintain texture.
  • If you prefer a less sweet cocktail, reduce the cream of coconut slightly.
  • Midori can be substituted with another melon liqueur if unavailable.

Keywords: Midori cocktail, tropical cocktail, passion fruit drink, pineapple cocktail, creamy coconut cocktail, fruity cocktail