Fresh lychee season starts in June and lasts through summer. Unfortunately, in my area it is almost impossible to find this fresh fruit so I usually buy it in cans.

Canned lychee can be found in the Asian area of any supermarket or super center, as well as in Asian stores. How Do You Pronounce Lychee? Batch drinks– Make a large batch of these ahead of time and store in a pitcher. For an extra-large format, make and serve it in a punch bowl. For instance, I’m not particularly eager to let it sit in the ice cubes, not crushed ice, for too long. Balanced – The slight sweetness of the Grand Marnier mellows the vodka and mingles well with the flavor of the lychee. Last week, I was fortunate enough to get a reservation at Masaharu Morimoto’s restaurant in Orlando, Florida. Well, truth be told, it was my friend Lauren’s organizational skills that got us in for dinner! They are always so booked.

To make the cheat’s lychee liqueur, you will first need to make the syrup from option 1 and then combine 250ml of the syrup with 350ml of high-quality vodka. That’s it. If you want to get experimental, try a SKYY Infusions® Pineapple Vodka or Watermelon Vodka for some extra tropical flair! Option 3: Real deal lychee liqueur (4 weeks) Carbonation– For an extra-festive presentation, add just a little bit of fizziness with a splash of soda water or a lightly flavored beverage like lemon-lime soda.

Since it can be rare to find fresh lychees at many U.S. grocery stores, we recommend canned lychees for this recipe. Tips for Making Righto, here’s the real deal liqueur recipe. You will need around 16 to 20 peeled and pitted lychees (tinned is fine), the zest of one lime, and 500ml of vodka. Add the sugar and water to a saucepan and bring it to a slow boil over heat, stirring until the sugar has completely dissolved.Lychee is a tropical fruit from the southeastern provinces of China. It has a unique appearance and flavor, and is often served as a refreshing end to a meal throughout Asia. Remove from the heat and let it cool for 30 minutes. Strain the fruit from the syrup and decant it into a bottle with a tight lid.

Drain the lychees. Place the lychees in a bowl and pour the maraschino cherry syrup over them. Let sit for about 10 minutes or until the lychees look “bloodshot.” Some people think lychee taste like a pear and even watermelon. If you can’t find fresh lychee, I suggest you get canned lychee and give it a try. It’s truly a clean, very unique and extraordinary flavor. Lychee Martini IngredientsAlthough this is a straightforward lychee martini recipe, I have a couple of suggestions for you on how to get the best results: Pour the mixture through a fine-mesh strainer and discard the solids. Refrigerate the lemon lychee syrup until cold. I am also a traditionalist, and my martini must be served in a classic martini glass that is thin, tall, and with a wide mouth. However, you can serve this in your favorite style glass. Ingredients needed