These days it seems like there is an abundance of them, some with wild, R-rated names. (See our slippery nipple and pornstar martini recipes) One thing about most cocktail recipes, however, is that they usually fail to deliver. What if we told you that there is this one cocktail, namely our lychee martini recipe, that both seems and tastes like a match made in heaven? Just a fine mix of lychee fruit and whatever vodka you prefer. Grab a cocktail shaker and you are good to go. Let’s take a look.
What is lychee fruit?
Lychee fruit is a tropical fruit that originates from southern China. A rather unknown and underrated fruit, it is small and round, with thin red skin and white flesh. The fruit can be eaten fresh, canned, or dried. Although China is the biggest producer of this tropical delight, it is also grown in the US, more specifically in Florida.
Lychee fruit has a sweet, slightly tangy flavor and can be used in desserts or as a decorative garnish. However, it is mostly utilized in cocktails, like our lychee martini recipe. Its taste is somewhere between strawberry and watermelon. If you have never tried lychee fruit before, we highly recommend it. One bite of this small, red fruit almost immediately brings back those summertime memories.
Ingredients
- Vodka — 6 oz.
- Lychee fruit — for garnish.
- Lychee syrup — 1 ½ oz., optional.
- Lychee liqueur — 1 ½ oz., optional.
- Vermouth — 1 oz.
- Ice cubes.
Instructions
- Place the martini glass(es) in the freezer.
- Fill the cocktail shaker with ice cubes.
- Combine the vodka, lychee syrup, and vermouth in the cocktail shaker.
- Shake vigorously for approximately 40-45 seconds.
- Garnish the martini glass with lychee fruit.
- Pour into the chilled glass.
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker.
- Cocktail jigger — optional, for measuring.
- Martini glasses.
Tips
- Our lychee martini recipe allows a good deal of flexibility and freedom. Although we went with lychee syrup, you can easily swap it for lychee liqueur if you feel like it. Just keep in mind that when it comes to lychee liqueur, too little might be too much. With just an extra drop or two, you might make a mess of your cocktail.
- Although some brands offer lychee-flavored vodka, these might be hard to come by and their taste might be questionable. For our lychee martini recipe, we strongly recommend avoiding those and sticking to lychee syrup or lychee liqueur.
- We also took the liberty of opting for vermouth in this recipe. Adding a splash or two of dry vermouth will bring your taste buds some happiness. Another option would be going with Grand Marnier, which usually goes well with vodka martinis.
Lychee Martini Recipe
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Cocktail jigger — optional, for measuring
- Martini glasses
Ingredients
- 6 oz. vodka
- Lychee fruit for garnish
- 1 ½ oz. lychee syrup optional
- 1 ½ oz. lychee liqueur optional
- 1 oz. vermouth
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Place the martini glass(es) in the freezer.
- Fill the cocktail shaker with ice cubes.
- Combine the vodka, lychee syrup, and vermouth in the cocktail shaker.
- Shake vigorously for approximately 40-45 seconds.
- Garnish the martini glass with lychee fruit.
- Pour into the chilled glass.
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Notes
- Our lychee martini recipe allows a good deal of flexibility and freedom. Although we went with lychee syrup, you can easily swap it for lychee liqueur if you feel like it. Just keep in mind that when it comes to lychee liqueur, too little might be too much. With just an extra drop or two, you might make a mess of your cocktail.
- Although some brands offer lychee-flavored vodka, these might be hard to come by and their taste might be questionable. For our lychee martini recipe, we strongly recommend avoiding those and sticking to lychee syrup or lychee liqueur.
- We also took the liberty of opting for vermouth in this recipe. Adding a splash or two of dry vermouth will bring your taste buds some happiness. Another option would be going with Grand Marnier, which usually goes well with vodka martinis.
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