Frozen Lychee Martini

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American, Fusion

Diet: Vegetarian

Prep Time: 5

Total Time: 5

Servings: serving

Calories: 385kcal

Author: Jazzmine Woodard

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Equipment

Ingredients

1 lychee optional garnish
1 sprig fresh mint optional garnish
1 cup frozen lychees about eight lychees
¾ cup ice
2 ounces gin or vodka
1 ounce lychee syrup or simple syrup
½ ounce dry vermouth or vermouth bianco for a sweeter cocktail
½ ounce lime juice

Instructions

Place coupe glass in freezer or fridge to chill.
(Optional) Place a sprig of mint leaves in the middle of a lychee nut then skewer with a cocktail pick or toothpick. Set aside.
Add frozen lychees, ice, gin, syrup, vermouth, and lime juice to blender then cover and pulse until smooth and uniform with slushie consistency.
Pour frozen lychee martini into chilled coupe glass and add garnish. Enjoy responsibly.

Notes

Modifications

Use your favorite zero-proof spirit to make this a frozen lychee mocktail.

What can I use in lychee martini instead of vermouth? For a similar flavor profile, try sherry, sake, or amaro. For a sweeter drink, use vermouth bianco, lychee liqueur or elderflower liqueur or leave it out altogether.

Can I use fresh (not frozen) lychee in this recipe? Yes. I find the texture is best when I use frozen lychee and ice, however, you can use fresh lychee and increase the amount of ice to get a similar frosty consistency.

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