Midori's intensely sweet honeydew character finds balance in fresh lemon juice and a foam of egg white in this neon-green cocktail that was once dismissed as a novelty and has since been rehabilitated by thoughtful bartenders. The egg white is the key to making it work.
shaken · coupe · none
add
Combine vodka, Midori, lemon juice, and simple syrup in a shaker with ice.
shake
Shake vigorously for 10–12 seconds.
strain
Strain over fresh ice in a rocks glass.