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Lychee Martini Cocktail Drink

Lychee Martini Recipe Card

Gavin Wrigley Written by Gavin Wrigley
Indulge in our Lychee Martini recipe for a taste of tropical elegance! This luscious cocktail is a must-try for any special occasion, made with vodka, lychee juice, and a splash of Triple Sec.
Prep time: 1 minute
Mixing time: 2 minutes
Servings: 1
Calories: 266

Ingredients
 

  • 1½ oz Vodka
  • ½ oz lychee Liqueur
  • ½ oz lychee juice
  • ½ oz lychee syrup
  • ½ oz white Vermouth
  • Ice cubes
  • Lychee fruit - for garnish, optional

Equipment

  • Martini Glass
  • Cocktail Shaker
  • Measuring Jigger
  • Strainer & Fine-strainer

Instructions

  • Chill Glass: Place your Martini glass in the freezer to chill.
  • Add Lychee Syrup: Measure and pour ½ oz lychee syrup into the shaker.
  • Add Lychee Juice: Measure and pour ½ oz lychee juice into the shaker.
  • Add Liqueur: Add ½ oz lychee Liqueur to the mix.
  • Add Vermouth: Add ½ oz white Vermouth to the mix.
  • Add Vodka: Pour 1½ oz Vodka into the shaker.
  • Prep Shaker: Fill your cocktail shaker with ice cubes.
  • Shake Well: Shake the ingredients vigorously for about 15-20 seconds.
  • Strain: Fine Strain the mixture into your chilled Martini glass.
  • Garnish: Drop a lychee fruit into the glass for garnish.

Notes

Substitutes:

  • Vodka: Gin makes a great alternative if you're out of vodka. I've tried it, and it adds a botanical twist to the drink.
  • Lychee Juice: No lychee juice? You can use peach or pear nectar. It won't be the same, but it's still delicious.

Making a Pitcher of Lychee Martini:

  • Scale: To serve 8, multiply all the ingredients by 8. You'll need 12 oz of vodka, 8 oz of lychee juice, and 4 oz of Triple Sec.
  • Mix: In a large pitcher, combine the vodka, lychee juice, and Triple Sec. Stir well.
  • Serve: Pour the mixture into individual chilled Martini glasses, garnish with lychee fruit, and serve immediately.

Making it Non-Alcoholic:

  • Vodka and vermouth Substitute: Use a non-alcoholic option available in the market.
  • Lychee liqueur: use a lychee puree or add a touch of simple syrup.
  • Proceed As Usual: Use these non-alcoholic substitutes and follow the original steps for a non-alcoholic version.

Making it Vegan:

  • Check Ingredients: Most of the ingredients in the cocktail are already vegan. However, always check the labels to ensure no animal products or by-products are present.
  • Garnish: Use organic lychee fruit for garnish to ensure it's free from non-vegan pesticides.