Midori Melon Liqueur was created by the Japanese visionary Shinjiro Torii, founder of Suntory, when he wanted to realise his lifetime dream of creating a colorful Western-style liqueur. In 1964, the spirit was launched in Japan as Hermes Melon Liqueur and was an instant hit, making waves at the 1971 IBA Cocktail Championship in Tokyo. In 1978, it was renamed to Midori Melon Liqueur and made its way to the USA for the first time. Over the last 60 years, Midori Melon Liqueur has gained an outstanding worldwide reputation for its delicious taste, premium quality, and incredible versatility.