Lychee Sunset Mocktail
Sweet, floral and sparkling with a citrusy kick, this mocktail tastes like a tropical getaway in a glass. A great alternative to winding down in the evening instead of reaching for wine.
Serves: 1
Prep time: 5 minutes
Ingredients
- 4-5 canned lychees
- 30 mL lychee syrup (from the can)
- Juice of ½ fresh lime
- 30 mL fresh pineapple juice
- 3–4 fresh mint leaves
- Ice
- 150 mL soda water or sparkling mineral water
- Dash of grenadine (optional)
To Garnish
- Fresh mint sprig
- Lime wheel
- Whole lychee (or skewered lychees)
- Edible flowers (optional)
Method
- In a cocktail shaker (or jar with a lid), muddle the lychees and mint together.
- Add the lychee syrup, lime juice, pineapple juice and a handful of ice. Shake vigorously for 15–20 seconds until well chilled.
- Strain into a tall glass filled with fresh ice.
- Top with sparkling water and stir gently.
- For a beautiful sunset effect, slowly pour a dash of grenadine down the inside of the glass—it will settle at the bottom before naturally swirling through the drink.
- Finish with a mint sprig, lime wheel, edible flowers and a skewered lychee.
Quick Tip
- Freeze whole lychees to use instead of ice cubes: they'll keep your drink cold without watering it down.
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