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Lychee is among the monsoon fruits with a high fibre content and low-calorie count. Its soft texture, sweet palate, and juicy pulp make it a must-have in this weather. The fruit is also considered rich in vitamin C, making it a rich source of antioxidants which are good for your skin and overall health.
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While you can indulge in gulping down one lychee after another, drinking lychee mocktails would be a better idea. It will also explore your skills as a mixologist and help you serve a unique drink to your friends and loved ones. Its fragrance and juicy pulp can add a refreshing touch to any meal, especially when you are planning to have pakoras or fried food while it pours.
Lychee Ginger Fizz
Lychee ginger fizz is the recipe for a delicious mocktail boasting an amalgamation of sweet and spicy notes. Strong notes from ginger are what you need with fried food to heighten the sense of aroma. Take a pitcher and combine the ginger juice, lychee juice, and sugar syrup of your choice. Mix them well. You can add a pinch of grated ginger for a burst of flavour in the mouth. Load the pitcher with soda water and ice cubes and top it with lemon slices.
Lychee Mojito
If you are in a hurry or not in the mood to experiment, lychee mojito is the safest bet. It is quick and easy to whip up, leaving you plenty of time to focus and cook other courses of meal. First, puree the lychee pulp after separating it from the seed. Mix the pulp, lemon juice, mint leaves, and syrup in a jug. Add the puree after muddling and top it with soda water for the fizz. You can also add ice cubes to chill the beverage.
Lychee Rose Mocktail
The subtle aroma of lychee infused with the intoxicating scent of roses makes for a perfect companion with heavy meals, especially creamy curries and kebabs. Start by mixing lychee juice with rose water. Add a few rose petals and muddle them for a fresh scent. Pout down soda water in the pitcher and add lots of ice cubes. While garnishing, add a few rose petals near the straw to heighten the sensory experience while drinking.
Lychee Punch
Lychee punch is the perfect refreshing blow for your taste buds and stomach. The chilled beverages must be served with mild spices and shallow fried food items because they can be a little sweeter than others. Start by combining orange juice, lychee juice, and pineapple juice in a pitcher. Top the jug with soda water and ice. Add roughly chopped pieces of lychee to each glass as an element of surprise and decorate them with slices of pineapple and orange.
Lychee Coconut Cooler
If you plan to serve mocktails because they are hydrating and keep the body cool in humid weather, you should add coconut water to the list of ingredients. This is among the best options because it eliminates soda water from the list. Mix honey, lychee juice, lemon juice, and coconut water in a pitcher. After stirring the ingredients well, add ice cubes and serve the drinks with a garnish of mint leaves.
Lychee Sunrise Cooler
When you combine lychee and oranges, you make an impeccable blend of sweet and tangy notes. In a class, add 4 small or 2 large ice cubes. Pour orange juice first and lychee juice later to create the sunrise effect. Add syrup on the top and slowly stir the ingredients so that liquids of different densities can mix. Now top the glass with a wedge of orange and lychee for garnish and serve the drink.
Lychee & Frozen Mint Cocktail
The sweet scent of lychee and fresh flavours of mint make for a delicious serving of mocktails. Add lychee pulp, mint leaves, ice cubes, a teaspoon of matcha powder, sparkling water, and lemon juice to a blender. After grinding them, pour the beverage into a glass containing ice cubes. The drink boasting a slushy-like consistency will be everyone’s favourite. It is a perfect accompaniment to fast foods like burgers, pizzas, French fries, hot dogs, and more.
