Lychee Martini

Lychee Martini is a sweet, tropical twist on the traditional martini. Make this simple cocktail anytime year-round and as you sip, close your eyes and let your imagination take you to a tropical paradise.

This Lychee Martini features the classic martini cocktail flavors with the amazing floral notes of the lychee fruit.

These are perfect for your next summer pool party, or for a romantic evening at home with your sweetie. 

Close your eyes as you sip on this delicious cocktail and be instantly transported to your favorite tropical vacation destination. The perfect escape after a long day.

Lychee Juice, Syrup or Liqueur?

In this recipe, you may use the syrup from canned lychee fruit, store-bought lychee juice, or homemade lychee juice if you have access to fresh lychee. 

To make your own homemade lychee juice, add about 20 fresh pitted lychees into a blender with 1/2 a cup of water. Blend until smooth, then run it through a fine-mesh strainer to remove the pulp. Finally, add three tablespoons of simple syrup to the juice, then stir to combine.

Grace from Nyonya Cooking has a great resource on Lychee Soda. If you would like a little bubbly in your martini, I encourage you to give her recipe a try and incorporate it into this recipe.

How to Make Lychee Martini

Fill your cocktail shaker halfway with ice, then add:

• 6 oz lychee syrup (from canned lychee fruit), lychee juice (store-bought or homemade), or if you like your cocktail really strong…lychee liqueur
• 4 oz vodka
• 1/2 oz vermouth

Tip: Fill your martini glass with ice as you prepare your Lychee Martini, then pour out all of the ice just before filling your glass. This helps to ensure that your glass and drink stays super cold as you serve it. 

Shake vigorously for about 20 seconds, then pour into martini glasses.

Garnish your Lychee Martini with fresh or canned lychee fruit.

Serve immediately.

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Lychee Martini

Char Ferrara

Lychee Martini is a sweet, tropical twist on the traditional martini. Make this simple cocktail anytime year round and as you sip, close your eyes and let your imagination take you to a tropical paradise.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 5 minutes mins

Cuisine Asian

Servings 2 glasses

Ingredients

 

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• 1 1/2 cups ice
• 6 oz lychee syrup from canned lychee lychee juice, or lychee liqueur
• 4 oz vodka
• 1/2 oz vermouth
• [Canned or fresh lychee fruit for garnish]

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Instructions

 

• 1. Fill cocktail shaker half-way with ice.
• 2. Add lychee syrup/juice/liqueur, vodka and vermouth.
• 3. Shake for about 20 seconds.
• 4. Pour into martini glasses.
• 5. Garnish with fresh or canned lychee fruit.
• 6. Enjoy!

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Notes

Tip: Fill your martini glass with ice as you prepare your Lychee Martini, then pour out all of the ice just before filling your glass. This helps to ensure that your glass and drink stays super cold as you serve it. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 323kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSodium: 29mgFiber: 1gSugar: 35g

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