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Lychee Martini – Vodka Recipe

Lychee Martini – Vodka Recipe

Master this elegant homemade Lychee Martini with premium vodka and exotic lychee. The best easy cocktail recipe for an impressive yet simple craft cocktail that balances sweet fruit notes with clean vodka. Perfect for date nights or sophisticated gatherings - learn how to make this silky, aromatic masterpiece.
Difficulty:
Beginner
Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
Serves:
1 cocktail
A frost-rimmed martini glass captured in dramatic low-key lighting with ice-blue highlights accentuating its crystalline curves. The translucent liquid shimmers with a delicate pearlescent hue, while drops of condensation form on the exterior. A skewer of fresh lychees rests across the rim, their white flesh contrasting with the glass. The cocktail sits on a black marble surface with ambient light reflecting off the glass, creating ethereal shadows that enhance the drink's sophisticated personality. A subtle splash moment is frozen in time as a drop of lychee syrup meets the surface, creating ripples across the pristine martini.

Ingredients

<ul class="ingredients-main-list"><li class="ingredients-single-item">60ml premium vodka</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">30ml lychee liqueur (such as Soho or Kwai Feh)</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">15ml fresh lime juice</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">15ml lychee syrup (from canned lychees)</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">2-3 lychees (fresh or canned)</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">Ice cubes for shaking</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">Fresh lychee or lime twist for garnish</li></ul>

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

🍽️ Serving Size: 1 hand pie
🔥 Calories: 425 calories
🥑 Fat: 26 g
🧈 Saturated Fat: 16 g
🍞 Carbohydrates: 38 g
🍭 Sugar: 2 g
🍗 Protein: 12 g
🫀 Cholesterol: 95 mg
🧂 Sodium: 580 mg

Equipment

<ul class="equipment-main-list"><li class="equipment-single-item">Cocktail shaker</li><li class="equipment-single-item">Fine mesh strainer</li><li class="equipment-single-item">Jigger or measuring tool</li><li class="equipment-single-item">Martini glass</li><li class="equipment-single-item">Cocktail pick or skewer</li></ul>

Directions

<ol class="no-list-style"><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 1</h4>Chill your martini glass by filling it with ice water or placing it in the freezer for 5 minutes. A properly chilled glass is essential for maintaining the ideal temperature of your martini throughout the drinking experience.</li><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 2</h4>Fill your cocktail shaker generously with ice. The ice should fill about ¾ of the shaker to ensure proper chilling and dilution.</li><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 3</h4>Measure and add the vodka, lychee liqueur, fresh lime juice, and lychee syrup to the shaker. Precision is key here - the balance of these ingredients creates the signature flavor profile of this cocktail.</li><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 4</h4>Seal your cocktail shaker tightly and shake vigorously for 12-15 seconds. This not only chills the cocktail perfectly but also creates the ideal dilution and silky texture that makes a martini so elegant. You'll know it's ready when the outside of the shaker becomes frosty.</li><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 5</h4>Empty the ice from your chilled martini glass and double-strain the cocktail through a fine mesh strainer to ensure a smooth, ice-chip-free pour. This creates that signature silky texture that elevates your martini.</li><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 6</h4>Garnish with a skewer of fresh or canned lychees placed across the rim of the glass, or a delicate lime twist. The garnish adds both visual appeal and releases aromatic oils that enhance the drinking experience.</li><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 7</h4>Serve immediately while the cocktail is perfectly chilled. A lychee martini is best enjoyed fresh when the temperature and texture are at their peak.</li></ol>

FAQs

Find answers to your most pressing questions about this delicious recipe right here.

What ingredients are used in Lychee Martini – Vodka Recipe?

This elegant Lychee Martini combines premium vodka (60ml), lychee liqueur (30ml), fresh lime juice (15ml), lychee syrup (15ml), and garnishes with fresh or canned lychees. These ingredients create a perfect balance of exotic fruit sweetness with clean vodka notes.

How to make Lychee Martini – Vodka Recipe at home?

Learn how to make Lychee Martini – Vodka Recipe by chilling a martini glass, then combining vodka, lychee liqueur, lime juice and lychee syrup in an ice-filled shaker. Shake vigorously for 12-15 seconds until frosty, strain into your chilled glass, and garnish with fresh lychees or a lime twist for an elegant finishing touch.

What's the best vodka to use in a lychee martini?

Premium, smooth vodkas like Grey Goose, Belvedere, or Ketel One work beautifully in a lychee martini. These high-quality spirits provide a clean canvas that allows the delicate lychee flavours to shine without harsh alcohol notes that might overpower the fruit's subtle sweetness.

Can I make this exotic martini if I can't find lychee liqueur?

Absolutely! If lychee liqueur isn't available, increase the amount of lychee syrup to 30ml and add an extra 15ml of vodka. Alternatively, you can create a homemade infusion by steeping lychees in vodka for 3-5 days, then straining for a similar effect.

Is it possible to create a non-alcoholic version of this sophisticated cocktail?

Yes, craft a virgin lychee martini by combining 60ml lychee juice, 30ml coconut water, 15ml lime juice, and 15ml simple syrup. Shake with ice and strain into a chilled martini glass. The result maintains the exotic flavour profile without alcohol.

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