Japanese Slipper Redux: A Vibrant Reboot of a Melon-Laced Classic
The Japanese Slipper Redux is a reimagining of the bright, citrus-forward 1980s cocktail that once dominated hotel bars and neon-lit lounges. Known for its unmistakable green glow, the original Japanese Slipper combined Midori, Cointreau, and lemon juice into a sweet-sour sipper that became iconic—but also often dismissed as dated. In this refined redux, we keep…