This cocktail’s name would suggest an overt delicacy, but this martini variation has as much bite as beauty. Though it’s Asian-inspired and can be paired with Asian food, its main spirit is tequila. Make sure you have a premium blanco tequila, or this recipe could be a disaster.

An exotic Asian princess.

JAPANESE SLIPPER MARTINI

2 oz blanco tequila

1 oz Midori melon liqueur

1/2 oz simple syrup

1/2 oz lemon juice

Add ingredients to a shaker and shake vigorously. Pour into a martini glass.

If you want to be ultra fancy, you can coat the edges of the martini glass with sugar. You could substitute another melon liqueur for the Midori, but the quality of Midori is going to make for a much tastier martini.