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Lychee Martini

A silky, floral cocktail made with lychee juice, gin, and a splash of lime.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 2 cocktails
Course: Cocktail
Cuisine: Asian-inspired fusion
Calories: 190
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 4 ounces gin
  • 3 ounces lychee juice from canned lychees in syrup
  • 1 ounce fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 ounce simple syrup optional, for extra sweetness
  • Ice cubes enough to fill the shaker halfway
  • 2 canned lychees for garnish

Equipment

  • Cocktail shaker with a built-in strainer
  • Jigger or measuring spoon
  • Two chilled martini glasses
  • Fine mesh strainer (optional)
  • Small plate for garnish
  • Ice

Method
 

  1. Place your martini glasses in the freezer for at least 10 minutes.
  2. Open the can and drain the lychees, reserving 3 ounces of the syrup.
  3. Pour 4 ounces of gin into a measuring jigger.
  4. Pour 3 ounces of the reserved lychee syrup into the shaker.
  5. Squeeze in 1 ounce of fresh lime juice.
  6. Taste the mixture and add 1/2 ounce of simple syrup only if the drink needs more sweetness.
  7. Add the gin to the shaker, then fill it about halfway with ice.
  8. Seal the shaker and shake vigorously for 15 to 20 seconds.
  9. Strain the cocktail evenly into your chilled glasses.
  10. Skewer a lychee on a cocktail pick and rest it in each glass.
  11. Serve immediately while the drink stays icy cold.

Notes

This martini shines as an aperitif before a light meal and pairs beautifully with shrimp spring rolls or sushi.