Midori Melon Flower Cupcakes, #SundaySupper

Innovation is a cornerstone to continued success in commerce. Take Suntory – the Japanese makers of whiskey since the early 1900s. The uber-masculine drink has sustained popularity in Japan and overseas. But in 1978 Suntory introduced a sweeter, more feminine liquor to the world. They called the drink Midori Melon and made a grand splash at Studio 54 in New York. (Just in case you’re too young to remember, Studio 54 was the disco hangout of supermodels and celebs in the ‘70s.)

Emerald green Japanese Midori Melon,
the liquor which made a grand entrance at Studio 54.

Fast-forward to the new millennium, Midori Melon is still seen in the hands of the rich and famous. Kim Kardashian endorsed the product and was their spokesmodel until May 2013 (about the time mommyhood called.) At Midori-World.com, they’ve also got lots of au courant cocktail recipes.

Midori Melon is a pretty aperitif. (Midori in Japanese means green.)  Poured over vanilla ice cream, the liquor creates a very nice grownup sundae. Midori Melon also adds a touch of muskmelon taste and color to the cupcakes I made for today’s SundaySupper. (Scroll down to see how you can join us at the virtual dining room table at Twitter.)

Midori Melon Cupcake piled high with vanilla buttercream,
perched atop a brownie in a jar.

At the supper, we are celebrating Desserts In A Jar  - the creation of innovator, mompreneur of 4, photographer and food blogger, Shaina Olmanson. Her cookbook has inspired many of us to create our own dessert in a jar. The how-to on my contribution follows.

Midori Melon Flower Cupcakes
1. Bake your favorite brownies in a 13 x 9 pan. Cool.
2. Cut out chocolate circles or flowers, which fit well into the bottom of your glass jars. Stack the brownies into the jars.
3. Bake cupcakes using a white cake mix per package directions, substituting the 1-cup of water for Midori Melon. Cool.
4. Whip up your favorite buttercreams, tint accordingly.
5. Go to town piping the frostings and making flowers with your star, leaf and writing tips.
6. Place cupcakes baked in flower petal baking cups or silicone flower-shaped cups on top of the brownies in the jars.

For more desserts in jars, buy the cookbook and see the scrumptious sweets below.

Sunday Supper Desserts In Jars:

• Summer Fruit Fool in Jars by Shockingly Delicious
• Banana Split Cakes in a Jar by Daily Dish Recipes
• Baked Cheesecake In A Jar by Chocolate Moosey
• Key Lime Pies in a Jar by Home Cooking Memories
• Fudgy Brownie Mix by What Smells So Good?
• 5 Minute Coffee Cake in a Jar by Juanita's Cocina
• Strawberry Mess by Jane's Adventure's in Dinner
• Mini Blueberry Cream Cheese Pies by Magnolia Days
• Peach Crisp in Jars by That Skinny Chick Can Bake
• Campfire Bars Mix by A Kitchen Hoor's Adventure
• Peanut Butter Cup Cupcakes by Hip Foodie Mom
• Salted Caramel Frozen Yogurt by Healthy.Delicious
• Boston Cream Pie Trifle by Cindy's Recipes and Writings
• Chocolate Egg Cream in A Jar by Growing Up Gabel
• Cinnamon Espresso Bread Pudding in a Jar by Country Girl in the Village
• White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake in a Jar by Runner's Tales
• Blueberry Thyme Pie in a Jar by The Little Ferraro Kitchen
• Caramel Panna Cotta in a Jar by The Girl in the Little Red Kitchen
• Layered Melon Granitas in Jars by Curious Cuisiniere
• Red Velvet Wedding Cake In A Jar by Foxes Loves Lemons
• Strawberry Shortcake with Lemon Mascarpone in a Jar by Gotta Get Baked
• Nutella Panna Cotta in a Jar by Basic N Delicious
• Chocolate Chip Pecan Pie in a Jar by Big Bears Wife
• Bacon Bourbon Bread Pudding by The Urban Mrs
• Cinnamon Caramel Affogatos by Family Foodie
• Banana Split Ice Cream by Peanut Butter and Peppers
• Midori Melon Flower Cupcakes by Ninja Baking
• Triple Berry Crisp in a Jar by Ruffles & Truffles
• Guilt-Free Blueberry Cream Cheese Gingerbread in a Jar by Eat ,Move, Shine
• Gluten Free Pull-Apart Cinnamon Bread in a Jar by No One Likes Crumbley Cookies
• Roasted Strawberry Coconut Cream Parfaits With Toasted Coconut by Sue's Nutrition Buzz
• Chocolate and Banana Ice Box Trifle In A Jar by In the Kitchen with KP

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Wishing you the delights of Desserts in Jars.