LYCHEE MARTINI

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image



Lychee Martini image

Enid P. Saldana of San Juan, Puerto Rico, writes: "I would love to get the recipe for the lychee Martini they serve at Kittichai, in New York City." This summer, enjoy a vodka Martini with a real twist - lychee. The exotic sweetness of the fruit brightens the citrus flavors in this truly refreshing drink.

Categories     Fruit Juice     Liqueur     Vodka     Alcoholic     Blender     Martini     Summer     Lychee     Gourmet     Drink

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup water
1 cup drained canned lychees (15 to 20, from a 16- to 20-oz can)
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
6 oz (3/4 cup) vodka (preferably Skyy)
1 1/2 oz (3 tablespoons) Cointreau or other orange-flavored liqueur
Special Equipment
a cocktail shaker

Steps:

  • Heat sugar and water in a 1-quart saucepan over high heat, stirring, until sugar is dissolved, then pour into a heatproof bowl set in a large bowl of ice and cold water. Let stand, stirring occasionally, until syrup is cold, about 3 minutes.
  • Purée lychees with sugar syrup and lemon juice in a blender until smooth, then force through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl, pressing hard on solids and then discarding them. Fill cocktail shaker halfway with ice cubes and add lychee purée, vodka, and Cointreau. Shake 15 seconds and strain into Martini glasses.

MD sakil Khan
[email protected]

This martini is the perfect drink to serve at a summer party. It's light, refreshing, and delicious.


Donna Fraser
[email protected]

I would definitely make this martini again. It's a great drink to enjoy with friends.


Op Riyon
[email protected]

Overall, I thought this martini was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.


Nishan Dash
[email protected]

I found this martini to be a bit too strong. I would recommend using less gin.


Delilah-Raven Levick
[email protected]

This martini is a bit too sweet for my taste. I would recommend using less lychee liqueur.


Tayyab zahid
[email protected]

I'm not a big fan of gin, but I really enjoyed this martini. The lychee liqueur made it sweet and flavorful.


Bukenya Lawrence
[email protected]

This martini is a great way to use up leftover lychee liqueur. I always have a bottle on hand now.


Hans
[email protected]

I made this martini for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor.


Toheed Ahmed
[email protected]

The lychee martini is a beautiful drink. The pink color is so inviting and the lychee garnish is a nice touch.


Eijaz Jokhio
[email protected]

This martini is so easy to make. I love that I can have a delicious cocktail in just a few minutes.


Dorothy Mworia
[email protected]

I love the combination of lychee and gin in this martini. It's a unique and flavorful drink that is perfect for any occasion.


Jaden Wilson
[email protected]

This lychee martini is a delicious and refreshing twist on the classic martini. The lychee liqueur adds a sweet and floral flavor that is perfectly complemented by the gin and lemon juice.