Lychee Martini

This Lychee Martini is fragrant, icy, and elegantly tropical, with juicy lychee sweetness lifted by floral elderflower and a sharp squeeze of lime. The finish is smooth and clean, making it an easy yet impressive cocktail for a dinner party or aperitif.

Nutrition · per serving

175kcal

0.2gProtein

13.5gCarbs

0.1gFat

0.2gFiber

2 servings

Ingredients

7 items

Cocktail mix

vodka120 ml

lychee juice120 ml

elderflower liqueur30 ml

fresh lime juice20 ml

ice cubes200 g

Garnish

whole lychees, drained2

lime zest1 tsp

Tips

•For the best flavor, use unsweetened lychee juice or juice from good-quality canned lychees; if using a very sweet juice, increase the lime juice by 5 ml.
•If you prefer a slightly lighter drink, add 20-30 ml cold water to the shaker before shaking.
•A classic garnish is a skewered lychee; for a more aromatic finish, express the lime zest over the glass before adding it.

Steps

1
Chill 2 martini glasses in the freezer for 3-5 minutes if possible. Juice the lime if not already juiced, and prepare the garnish by draining the lychees. A cold glass keeps the drink crisp longer and helps maintain the proper dilution.
20 ml fresh lime juice2 whole lychees, drained
2
Fill a cocktail shaker with the ice cubes. Pour in the vodka, lychee juice, elderflower liqueur, and fresh lime juice.
200 g ice cubes120 ml vodka120 ml lychee juice30 ml elderflower liqueur20 ml fresh lime juice
3
Shake hard for 12-15 seconds, until the shaker feels very cold on the outside. This both chills and lightly dilutes the cocktail, balancing the sweetness of the lychee and elderflower.
200 g ice cubes120 ml vodka120 ml lychee juice30 ml elderflower liqueur20 ml fresh lime juice
4
Strain evenly into the chilled martini glasses. Garnish each glass with 1 lychee and a tiny pinch of lime zest. Serve immediately.
2 whole lychees, drained1 tsp lime zest

Origin & History

The lychee martini is a modern cocktail that became popular in Asian-inspired bars and hotel lounges in the late 20th and early 21st centuries. In Thai-style versions, tropical lychee and bright lime are paired to echo flavors commonly found in Thai drinks and desserts, while elderflower adds a contemporary floral note.

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Steps

Chill 2 martini glasses in the freezer for 3-5 minutes if possible. Juice the lime if not already juiced, and prepare the garnish by draining the lychees. A cold glass keeps the drink crisp longer and helps maintain the proper dilution.

20 ml fresh lime juice2 whole lychees, drained

Fill a cocktail shaker with the ice cubes. Pour in the vodka, lychee juice, elderflower liqueur, and fresh lime juice.

200 g ice cubes120 ml vodka120 ml lychee juice30 ml elderflower liqueur20 ml fresh lime juice

Shake hard for 12-15 seconds, until the shaker feels very cold on the outside. This both chills and lightly dilutes the cocktail, balancing the sweetness of the lychee and elderflower.

200 g ice cubes120 ml vodka120 ml lychee juice30 ml elderflower liqueur20 ml fresh lime juice

Strain evenly into the chilled martini glasses. Garnish each glass with 1 lychee and a tiny pinch of lime zest. Serve immediately.

2 whole lychees, drained1 tsp lime zest

Origin & History