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Lychee Martini Recipe maker
Aldrick Winters

Lychee Martini

This lychee martini recipe is light, floral, and delicately sweet with a smooth vodka finish. The tropical lychee flavor pairs beautifully with a hint of citrus for a refreshing and elegant cocktail. Perfect for date nights, dinner parties, or warm summer evenings.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired Cocktail
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Video Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 ounces vodka
  • 2 ounces lychee liqueur
  • 3 ounces canned lychee juice
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • Ice as needed for shaking
  • 2 whole canned lychees
  • For garnish

Equipment

  • Cocktail shaker
  • Jigger or measuring tool
  • Martini glasses
  • Strainer

Method
 

  1. Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice until the cubes reach just below the rim.
  2. Pour in the vodka, lychee liqueur, lychee juice, and fresh lime juice.
  3. Secure the lid and shake vigorously for 15–20 seconds until the shaker feels very cold to the touch.
  4. Strain the mixture evenly into two chilled martini glasses, filling each about three-quarters full.
  5. Garnish each glass with a whole lychee dropped in or skewered on a cocktail pick.
  6. Serve immediately while cold and slightly frothy on top.

Video

Notes

Use high-quality vodka for the smoothest finish.
Chill the martini glasses in the freezer for at least 10 minutes before serving.
Adjust sweetness by adding a splash of simple syrup if your lychee juice is less sweet.