9 Lychee Cocktail Recipe Ideas for Summer
Updated: Jan. 05, 2022
Lychee is a tiny but mighty tropical fruit with sweet, white flesh and bumpy, deep pink skin. It's also a star cocktail ingredient! Let us help you discover the perfect lychee cocktail recipe to savor all summer long.
Sparkling Watermelon Lychee Cocktail
Mark Twain once said, “When one has tasted watermelon, he knows what the angels eat.” Well, you can get a taste of what angels drink when you sip on this refreshing sparkling watermelon lychee cocktail from Salty Canary. Stock up on spiked watermelon seltzer, mint leaves, watermelon and, of course, lychees.
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Tropical Lychee Martini
This chic lychee martini from Wok & Skillet falls on the sweeter end of the spectrum, which is why we love it—and know you will, too! Plus, it’s a breeze to make: Shake vodka, vermouth, lychee syrup or juice and, if you like it chilled, ice. Garnish with lychee and enjoy!
Lemon Lychee Martini
Attention, lemon lovers! Brighten up and pucker up with this gorgeous, classy, lemony libation. This lemon lychee martini from Yes to Yolks tastes like a zesty dream from which you won’t want to wake.
Bangkok Lychee Cocktail
Friends and guests will get a kick out of this punchy cocktail. A bit sweet and a bit spicy, this Bangkok lychee cocktail is the perfect drink to pair with some homemade Thai food. The Food Poet recommends adding a pinch of red pepper flakes to amp up the spice factor.
Coconut Lychee Colada
If you like lychee coladas… you’ll go absolutely coco-nuts for this cool and creamy summertime sipper from A Beautiful Plate! Fruity-floral lychees are a perfect partner to coconut. (But we still love you, pineapple!)
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Lychee Ginger Fizz
Not only is ginger a superfood with tons of health and beauty benefits, it’s also a marvelous cocktail ingredient. Brew up this lychee ginger fizz from Sprinkles and Sprouts, made with lychee liquor, ginger syrup, dry sparkling wine, lemon, mint and lychee. Be sure to savor every spicy-sweet, bubbly sip.
Melon Lychee Martini
Here’s a drink so bright, the sun may get jealous! This neon green, sweet-tart Leapin’ Lychee cocktail recipe by The Charming Detroiter features melon liqueur, vodka and lychee juice. We can’t wait to serve this at summer dinner parties. Yum!
Vanilla Lychee Cocktail
How sweet it is! This candy-like elixir from Garden Cocktails is anything but “vanilla.” Boasting sweet, slightly zesty flavor notes and a gorgeous golden hue, this delightful drink is just the treat you deserve.
Lychee Rose Mimosas
If you’re looking for a pretty pink, fun, floral refresher, look no further. This rosy champagne cocktail from Kitchen Confidante is made with champagne, sweet lychee syrup and rosewater. Toast in style to somebody worth celebrating…or enjoy one with your summer Sunday brunch.
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Originally Published: May 24, 2019
