Lychee Martini is a popular beverage also known as litchi Mocktail made with fresh lychee juice, lemon juice, ginger, simple syrup and lots of ice cubes. This refreshing virgin lychee martini is shaken in a cocktail maker and served cold. This is a Non Alcoholic version of Martini so everyone can enjoy.
Lychee Martini Recipe (Non Alcoholic)
If you think martini can only be alcoholic, then think again. This is a virgin lychee martini which has a mild ginger and lemon flavour. Serve this for your next party and I am sure your guests will be impressed.
About Lychee Martini (Litchi Mocktail)
Litchi or Lychee martini has a unique flavour, slightly sweet, refreshing with a floral note to it. When made into this refreshing Mocktail it takes the whole experience up a notch.
This martini is made with ingredients like litchi juice, ginger, lemon juice, simple syrup which is shaken over tons of ice cubes. You can change the juice to cranberry, cherry to make different flavoured drink.
Just prepare a day ahead and make the simple syrup in advance. Since it has to cool completely before adding. You can in fact make a big batch of simple syrup and store in fridge. So you can make whenever you want.
Lastly, If you want to have an alcoholic version of litchi martini then add a shot of tequila. This drink is best when served ice cold. If you love this drink, you will love my Watermelon Ginger Cooler, Lemonade and Ginger Ale.
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1)Start by making Simple Syrup. Take 1 cup sugar and 2 cups water in a saucepan. Bring it to a boil and mix till sugar is dissolved. Simmer for 5 mins. Switch off the flame and allow it to cool down. Store this in a clean sterlized bottle and keep in fridge till you need it.
2)I am going to make the whole Mocktail in an cocktail shaker.
3)First fill the shaker with ice cubes. I used around 1 cup ice cubes to make 2 servings of martini.
4)Now pour in 2 cups of lychee juice.
5)Add in lemon juice and slightly crushed ginger.
6)Now add in some simple syrup. This totally depends on how sweet you want the drink to be.
7)Cover the cocktail shaker and shake it really well.
8)Give a good shake for 30 seconds. So all the ingredients can combine together.
9)Fill your glass with this mocktail.
11)Take your fresh lychee and remove the stone from it. Now skewer 3 litchi in a toothpick
12)Place the litchi over the glass and enjoy immediately.
Expert Tips
- Always taste and adjust lemon juice, simple syrup and ginger.
- Make sure to use lots of ice cubes, since this drink taste best when served cold.
- You can add herbs like mint leaves, basil leaves or even a sprig of rosemary for flavour.
- Instead of simple syrup you can use agave or maple syrup.
FAQ
Q: Can I use other fruits instead of litchi?
yes you can use long-on, rambuttan, cherries, cranberries instead of litchi.
Q: How do I make this mocktail alcoholic?
Lastly, If you want to have an alcoholic version of litchi martini then add a shot of tequila or vodka.
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Virgin Lychee Martini Recipe (Litchi Mocktail Recipe)
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cups Lychee Juice
- ¼ cup Simple Syrup
- 1 tablespoon Ginger peeled, sliced and slightly crushed
- 2 tablespoon Lemon Juice
- 1 cup Ice cubes or as needed
For Making Simple Syrup
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar
- 2 cups Water
For Topping
- 6 no Fresh Lychee peeled, de stoned
Instructions
- Start by making Simple Syrup. Take 1 cup sugar and 2 cups water in a saucepan. Bring it to a boil and mix till sugar is dissolved. Simmer for 5 mins. Switch off the flame and allow it to cool down. Store this in a clean dry bottle and keep in fridge till you need it.
- Now lets make the martini. Fill cocktail shaker with ice cubes. Add in lychee juice, ginger, lemon juice, simple syrup and shake it for 30 seconds till combined.
- Pour it into serving glass. Top with peeled, de stoned, and tooth pick skewered lychee fruit. Serve immediately.
Aysha
Hai Aarthi love all u r recipes and presentation .small correction the fruit u showed in this recipe is long-on not litchi .
Riza
That does not look like Lychee. in fact that is longan. Lychee has a rough skin and either green or red taste sweeter with sling tangy aftertase.
Nevertheless, this recipe is définitely nice. Will try it when Lychee is in season