Lychee Martini
Vodka and lychee liqueur with a touch of lime. Floral and gently sweet.
Shaken · Martini glass · Medium · about 3 minutes · about 24% ABV
Ingredients
- 45 ml Vodka
- 22.5 ml Lychee liqueur
- 7.5 ml Fresh lime juice
- Lychee (garnish)
Method
- Chill the glass
- Pour 45 ml vodka into the shaker
- Pour 22.5 ml lychee liqueur into the shaker
- Add 7.5 ml fresh lime juice
- Add ice
- Shake hard
- Strain
- Garnish
About the Lychee Martini
The spirit-forward family. This is a spirit-forward drink, made mostly of spirit and liqueur with no juice to soften it. Drinks like this were the heart of the golden age of cocktails, from the 1860s to Prohibition in 1920, and many were collected in Harry Craddock's Savoy Cocktail Book (1930). Stir them cold and serve them small.
Lychee Martini FAQ
What's in a Lychee Martini?
45 ml vodka, 22.5 ml lychee liqueur, 7.5 ml fresh lime juice, garnished with lychee.
How strong is a Lychee Martini?
About 24% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 1.8 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is stronger than a glass of wine.
Should I shake or stir a Lychee Martini?
Shake it. citrus, juice and cream need shaking to mix properly and gain a light, lively texture.
What glass do you serve a Lychee Martini in?
A martini glass, about 150 ml. Chill the glass first and serve without ice. No martini glass? Use a coupe.
