Lychee Martini with Ginger and Lime

A refreshing and subtly spiced lychee martini with a hint of ginger and lime. The perfect cocktail to complement your Chinese takeout feast.

Prep Time

5 minutes

Total Time

5 minutes

Calories

251 kcal

Difficulty

Easy

Equipment

4 items

Cost

£2.95/serving

Season:

🌍 Year-round

Meal Type:

Lunch•Dinner

Cuisine:

Asian•Chinese

Dietary:

Gluten-Free

Mood:

Healthy

Ingredients

Servings

2ozLychee Liqueur(I prefer Soho Lychee Liqueur, but any brand will work)

£1.50

1ozVodka(Use a good quality vodka)

£0.50

0.8ozFresh Lime Juice(Freshly squeezed is best!)

£0.20

0.5ozGinger Syrup(See instructions for making ginger syrup below, or purchase pre-made.)

£0.30

2wholeCanned Lychees(For garnish.)

£0.25

As neededIce(For shaking.)

£0.20

Total Cost

£2.95

£2.95 per serving

Instructions

1.
**Make the Ginger Syrup (Optional but Recommended):** In a small saucepan, combine 1/2 cup water, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, and 2 inches of peeled and sliced fresh ginger. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Simmer for 10 minutes, then remove from heat and let steep for another 30 minutes. Strain the syrup through a fine-mesh sieve, discarding the ginger. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
2.
Chill a martini glass or coupe glass in the freezer for at least 10 minutes.
3.
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
4.
Add the lychee liqueur, vodka, lime juice, and ginger syrup to the shaker.
5.
Close the shaker tightly and shake well for 15-20 seconds, until the shaker is well-chilled.
6.
Strain the martini into the chilled glass.
7.
Garnish with 2 lychees on a cocktail pick or skewered together.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (140g)

251 kcal / 1050 kJ

Carbs

32g

12% of RDA

Fat

0.1g

0% of RDA

Protein

0.2g

0% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

0.5 g

2% of RDA

Sugar

28 g

31% of RDA

Sodium

5 mg

Saturated Fat

0 g

Chef's Tips

Adjust the amount of ginger syrup to your preference. If you like a stronger ginger flavor, add a little more.

If you don't have ginger syrup, you can muddle a small piece of fresh ginger (about 1/4 inch) in the shaker before adding the other ingredients. Strain well to remove the ginger pulp.

For a less sweet martini, reduce the amount of lychee liqueur or ginger syrup.

Garnish with a lime wedge or a candied ginger piece for an extra touch.

Chill your ingredients beforehand for an even colder and more refreshing martini.

Cooking Equipment

Cocktail shaker

Muddler (optional)

Jigger or measuring spoons

Martini glass or coupe

Wine Pairings

No wine pairing suggestions available for this recipe.

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