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Japanese Slipper recipe

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Fruity cocktail served shaken in a cocktail glass.

Fantasy Court
Volume 9 cl
Alcohol 20 %
Calories 1008 kcal
Colour Green
Difficulty Easy
Published 10/2026
Prep time 3 min
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Ingredients

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Preparation

  1. Pour the three ingredients in equal parts into a shaker filled with ice.
  2. Shake vigorously.
  3. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.

Serving

This cocktail is served in:

Martini glass

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Small coupe

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History

Created in 1984 by Jean-Paul Bourguignon at the Mietta's restaurant in Melbourne, Australia.

Decoration

Garnish with a melon slice or a cherry.

Variation

Replacing the Cointreau with triple sec barely changes the balance.

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Frequently asked questions

What else is Japanese Slipper called?

The Japanese Slipper cocktail is also known as japanese slipper, midori cointreau, green melon cocktail, australian cocktail.

Which glass should Japanese Slipper be served in?

It is recommended to serve this recipe in a Martini glass or a Small coupe.

What is the volume of Japanese Slipper?

The volume of the Japanese Slipper cocktail is 9 cl.

What is the alcohol content of Japanese Slipper?

The alcohol content of the Japanese Slipper recipe is 20%.

How many calories are in Japanese Slipper?

The calories of the Japanese Slipper cocktail are estimated at 1008 calories.

What colour is Japanese Slipper?

The Japanese Slipper cocktail is Green in colour.

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Excessive alcohol consumption is harmful to your health; please drink responsibly. This cocktail is not recommended for pregnant women.

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Updated on 10/08/2026

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