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Lychee Martini Bliss - A Light, Floral Cocktail You’ll Crave

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • Vodka: 2 ounces. Choose a clean, neutral brand.
  • Lychee juice or syrup: 1.5 ounces. Use the syrup from canned lychees or bottled lychee juice; syrup will be sweeter, so adjust to taste.
  • Dry vermouth or lychee liqueur (optional): 0.25–0.5 ounce for depth and aroma.
  • Fresh lime juice: 0.25–0.5 ounce to brighten and balance sweetness.
  • Ice: For shaking.
  • Garnish: 1–2 whole lychees (canned or fresh), and a thin lime wheel or a twist.
  • Equipment: Cocktail shaker, strainer, jigger (or measuring spoons), and a chilled martini or coupe glass.

Method
 

  1. Chill your glass: Place a martini or coupe glass in the freezer for at least 10 minutes. A cold glass keeps the drink crisp longer.
  2. Prep your garnish: Thread a lychee or two onto a cocktail pick. If using fresh lychee, peel and pit gently.
  3. Measure the base: Add 2 ounces vodka to your shaker.
  4. Add lychee: Pour in 1.5 ounces lychee syrup or juice. For a drier drink, use juice; for a sweeter profile, use the syrup.
  5. Layer in nuance: Add 0.25–0.5 ounce dry vermouth or lychee liqueur, depending on how floral you like it.
  6. Brighten with citrus: Squeeze in 0.25–0.5 ounce fresh lime juice. Start small; you can always add more.
  7. Ice and shake hard: Fill the shaker with ice, seal, and shake for 12–15 seconds. You want a frosty shaker and a well-chilled drink.
  8. Strain and serve: Double strain into your chilled glass to catch ice chips and pulp. The result should be silky and clear.
  9. Garnish: Add your lychee skewer and, if you like, a thin lime wheel on the rim.
  10. Taste and tweak: If it’s too sweet, add a dash more lime and shake again. If it’s too tart, add a splash more lychee syrup.