Lychee Martini Recipe
Absolut Elyx, Lychee, Blanc Vermouth.
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Ingredients
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Cocktail
Garnish
Method
Preparation
Chill glass
Place a martini or coupe glass in the freezer for at least 5 minutes or fill it with ice water while you prepare the cocktail to ensure it's well chilled.
If using fresh lychee, peel and remove the pit. If using canned lychee, drain and reserve a teaspoon of the syrup if you want extra lychee flavor or sweetness.
Mixing
Add the Absolut Elyx (2 oz), lychee liqueur or 1/2 oz lychee syrup (0.5 oz), and blanc vermouth (0.5 oz) into a cocktail shaker.
Add the peeled lychee (1), 0.25 oz fresh lime juice, and 0.25 oz simple syrup only if your lychee ingredient is unsweetened and you prefer a slightly sweeter drink.
Fill the shaker with ice (about 1 cup) and secure the lid. Shake vigorously for 12–15 seconds until the outside of the shaker is very cold and well-chilled.
Double-strain (use a fine-mesh strainer in addition to the shaker strainer) into the chilled martini or coupe glass to remove any small lychee solids and ice shards. If you prefer a smoother crystal-clear drink, use a fine strainer only.
Garnish & Serve
Thread the reserved whole lychee (or a canned lychee) onto a cocktail pick and rest it on the rim of the glass, or drop it into the drink.
Optionally express a lemon or lime twist over the surface to add a subtle citrus aroma, then discard or place the twist on the rim.
Serve immediately while cold.