Lychee Martini – A Beautiful Mess

Have you ever tried a Lychee Martini? It’s typically known as “lichitini” or “lycheetini.” Right now’s cocktail recipe is nice, robust and sophisticated. You’ll love the combo of delicate floral flavors on this scrumptious cocktail. This recipe is ideal on your subsequent celebration.

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Components in a Lychee Martini

• Vodka – The principle spirit on this martini is vodka.
• Orange Liqueur – I used Grand Marnier.
• Lychee Puree – I discovered mine right here. You may additionally use lychee juice.
• Lychee Fruit – I used a can of lychees.

The very best glass to serve a lychee martini in is a traditional martini glass. I additionally used these gold cocktail picks to carry the fruit as a garnish.

Instructions

In a cocktail shaker, mix vodka, orange liqueur and lychee puree with ice.

Shake for 15 seconds till icy chilly.

Pressure and pour right into a martini glass and serve with lychee fruit as a garnish.

What’s a lychee fruit?

A lychee is a tropical fruit native to south China. Lychees are very juicy with notes of floral. Think about a grape with a slight rose taste—that’s the easiest way I can describe the flavour of lychee. They’re scrumptious.

Lychee are an asian fruit and will be uncommon to seek out contemporary lychee at many United States grocery shops. They do additionally develop in Hawaii and Florida. When you’ll be able to’t discover contemporary lychee, we advocate canned lychee for this recipe.

Ideas for Making

• This drink is balanced, however not candy. When you favor extra sweetness, add half an oz to at least one ounce of straightforward syrup to this recipe earlier than shaking. When you discover the drink too candy, add a squeeze of contemporary lime juice earlier than shaking. This can add a little bit of tartness.
• When you dislike vodka, I like to recommend changing it with gin for a special tackle this recipe.
• If you wish to add extra colour to your cocktail, you’ll be able to garnish with a further wedge of lime and an edible flower.You may as well add garnish comparable to strawberry, contemporary mint or watermelon balls.
• Add a shot of elderflower liqueur to maximise the floral flavors.
• You possibly can retailer leftover lychee martinis in an hermetic container for as much as 48 hours. Shake with contemporary ice earlier than serving once more.

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