Illusion
Melon liqueur, vodka and orange liqueur with pineapple. An Australian bar favourite of the 1990s.
Shaken · Highball · Medium · about 3 minutes · about 11% ABV
Ingredients
- 30 ml Melon liqueur
- 15 ml Vodka
- 15 ml Triple sec / Cointreau
- 60 ml Pineapple juice
- 15 ml Fresh lemon juice
- Melon slice (garnish)
Method
- Pour 30 ml melon liqueur into the shaker
- Pour 15 ml vodka into the shaker
- Pour 15 ml Triple sec / Cointreau into the shaker
- Pour 60 ml pineapple juice into the shaker
- Add 15 ml fresh lemon juice
- Add ice
- Shake hard
- Strain
- Garnish
About the Illusion
The Illusion is an Australian 1990s nightclub favourite. Its bright green colour comes from melon liqueur.
The daisy family. The daisy is a sour sweetened with an orange liqueur or another cordial instead of plain sugar. Daisies appear in American bar books from the 1870s. The Sidecar, the White Lady and the Margarita (Spanish for "daisy") all belong to this family, which is why their recipes look so alike.
Illusion FAQ
What's in an Illusion?
30 ml melon liqueur, 15 ml vodka, 15 ml triple sec / cointreau, 60 ml pineapple juice, 15 ml fresh lemon juice, garnished with melon slice.
How strong is an Illusion?
About 11% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 1.4 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is about as strong as a glass of wine or lighter.
Should I shake or stir an Illusion?
Shake it. citrus, juice and cream need shaking to mix properly and gain a light, lively texture.
What glass do you serve an Illusion in?
A highball, about 350 ml. Serve it over ice. No highball? Use any tall, straight-sided glass.
