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Lychee Martini

A fragrant and silky cocktail that transforms canned lychees into a sophisticated drink with floral notes and clean vodka, ready in under five minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 cocktail
Course: Drinks and Beverages
Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 2 ounces vodka chilled if possible
  • 1 ounce lychee liqueur
  • 1 tablespoon lychee syrup from the can
  • 1 cup ice for shaking
  • 2 whole lychees for garnish

Equipment

  • Cocktail shaker
  • Jigger or measuring cup
  • Cocktail strainer
  • Martini glass or coupe glass
  • Cocktail pick or toothpick

Method
 

  1. Place your martini glass in the freezer for 5 minutes, or fill it with ice water and let it sit while you prepare the other ingredients.
  2. Pour exactly 2 ounces of vodka into your jigger, then transfer it to the cocktail shaker.
  3. Measure 1 ounce of lychee liqueur and add it to the shaker with the vodka.
  4. Measure 1 tablespoon of the syrup from your can of lychees and add it to the shaker.
  5. Fill your cocktail shaker about two thirds full with fresh ice cubes.
  6. Seal your shaker tightly and shake hard for exactly 15 seconds using a strong back and forth motion.
  7. Thread two whole lychees onto a cocktail pick for garnish.
  8. Take your chilled glass from the freezer and dump out any ice water if you used that method.
  9. Position the strainer over the shaker opening and pour the cocktail in one smooth motion into the center of the chilled glass.
  10. Rest the cocktail pick across the rim of the glass or drop the lychees directly into the drink. Serve immediately.

Notes

Taste your lychee syrup before measuring since sweetness levels vary dramatically between brands. Start with less syrup and add more to your next batch rather than starting too sweet. This cocktail tastes best within 5 minutes of preparation.