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Simple Lychee Martini
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This simple lychee martini recipe is so good, I almost feel like I should start this post with a warning. Warning: Goes down way too easy. Ha!
What Is Lychee?
Lychee is an exotic fruit native to Asia, that also grows in warmer climates in the U.S. including Hawaii and Florida. Prior to 2020, I had only ever tried them in Hawaii. We had them in everything: margaritas, fresh picked while zip-lining and even in a dessert!
Ever since moving to South Florida, Lychee has been on my seasonal shopping list, and I look forward to getting my hands on some every summer.
If youβve never had a lychee before, theyβre sweet and juicy all on their own, but theyβre especially good in a cocktail. I made lychee sangria one night for some friends who were coming over, and we ended the night with these lychee martinis because we just couldnβt get enough!
However, don’t worry if you live outside of these warmer regions, you can still enjoy these lychee martini’s thanks to canned lychee and lychee juice that you can find at most grocery stores!
Update: Finding Lychee Juice
A lot of you have been having trouble finding lychee juice, and I’ve been noticing it at my grocery stores too. I used to be able to get it from Whole Foods, The Fresh Market or Publix, but lately it has been hit or miss. Where the heck did the lychee juice go? Amazon to the rescue I guess. I’ve ordered this one before from Amazon and it works great in this recipe!
You can also use the juice from canned lychees, which you should be able to find in the international foods aisle at your local grocery store. However, using the juice from canned lychees will make the martini a little sweeter than this original recipe is, so keep that in mind. If you love a sweet cocktail, I’d say go for it! Otherwise, I suggest ordering if you can’t find it at your local store.
I know last year, Costco sold it around the holidays, so that could be a good place to check out as well.
Lychee Martini Recipe
These simple lychee martinis are just 3 ingredients. All you need is your favorite vodka (mine’s Kettle One), St. Germain and Lychee (or “litchi”) Juice.
There are lots of recipes that include vermouth, but I prefer my lychee martini’s without vermouth. I know you will love this version!
I like to finish mine off with a fresh lychee fruit, but if you canβt find any, itβs not a big deal. Sometimes I use canned ones too if they are out of season. It makes for a delicious treat once youβve finished your martini; it soaks up some of your martini and makes the already delicious fruit even better!
To make the martiniβs, simply pour the ingredients over ice into your cocktail shaker. You need 1.5 oz vodka, 1.5 oz St. Germain and 1 oz Lychee Juice. Shake it up and pour into a martini glass, then top with your fruit and enjoy.
PrintSimple Lychee Martini
A delicious and refreshing summer martini featuring Lychee and St. Germain.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
Ingredients
1 1/2 oz Vodka
1 1/2 St. Germain
1 oz Lychee Juice
1 Fresh Lychee (optional)
Instructions
- Pour Vodka, St. Germain and Lychee juice into a cocktail shaker over ice.Β
- Shake well to get your martini as cold as possible.Β
- Strain into your favorite martini glass.Β
- Finish it with a fresh lychee and enjoy!
Notes
I have found Lychee juice at Publix, Whole Foods, The Fresh Market and even in bulk on Amazon. Sometimes also spelled “litchi.”Β
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
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OMG these are so good!
Thanks for sharing!! Glad you loved them π
So good! Also added a squeeze of fresh lime juice.
Thanks for rating! Lime juice is definitely a good add – yum!
Such a great and refreshing drink and with a splash of lime juice is also delicious..
Thanks for sharing! Splash of lime sounds delish π
Hi! I think the calculator for doing 2x or 3x is off
You are right – thank you for letting me know! I’ve updated it, so it should work now π