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When life gives you lemons, make lemonade! But what if you can give this lemonade a classic twist with the addition of the sweet & tangy goodness of lychees? Yes, a traditional lemonade can now be transformed into an exotic & refreshing drink called “Lychee Lemonade”.
I feel that lychee lemonade is one of the most suitable drinks to serve on hot summer days as it is refreshing and motivates you to survive the hot weather. It reminds us of the things that we should be grateful for in the summer season — lychees, lemons and lychee lemonade!
If you are looking for more summer drinks, then you must definitely check out Lychee Juice, Watermelon Mojito, and Mango Mojito. All these drinks are super refreshing and thirst-quenching. For now, let us just concentrate on how to make the perfect lychee lemonade at home!
How To Make Lychee Lemonade?
Lychee Lemonade Recipe
Equipment
- High-Speed Blender
- Pitcher
- Serving Glasses
Ingredients
- 40 Lychees Peeled & Pitted
- 2 tbsp Lemon Juice
- 8 tsp Granulated White Sugar Or Adjust According To Your Taste
- 8 Cups Of Cold Water
- Lime Slices
- Fresh Mint Leaves
- Few Lychee Slices
- Few Ice Cubes For Serving
Instructions
- In a high-speed blender, add the lychees, lemon juice and sugars well.
- Blend everything together to get a fine liquid consistency. But if you prefer, you can leave it slightly chunky or just make a coarse lychee paste.
- Now, transfer this lychee paste into a large pitcher. Add the lime slices, mint leaves and water into the pitcher and give it a nice stir.
- Check if the sugar and lime juice are perfect or else some more if required.
- Next, add a few ice cubes into the serving glasses and then pour in the lychee lemonade.
- Garnish with lime slices and mint leaves. Serve right away!
Notes
- If you picked up fresh lychee fruits to make lemonade, peel off the skin and remove the pits. You may also increase or decrease the number of lychees depending on how fleshy they are.
- And if fresh lychees are not available, you can use frozen lychees, canned lychees or canned lychee juice.
- If you want your lychee lemonade to be smooth, then strain it using a fine mesh strainer.
- Instead of using water, you can even use club soda or sparkling water to make a frizzy version.
- You can use natural sweeteners such as agave syrup, maple syrup or honey.
Shelf Life
This refreshing lychee drink is best to be consumed immediately after it is served to enjoy its flavours & freshness. But if you want, it can be stored in the refrigerator for a maximum of 24 hours. Make sure to shake it up before serving, because the lychees tend to sit down at the bottom of the jar.
Conclusion
Lychee’s are quite popular in Asian countries, and in India as well! Fresh lychees have been part of our childhood, and this white-fleshed fruit is the best part of summer. It’s perfect for making mocktails, cocktails or lemonade. Lychee lemonade is an easy-to-make recipe, as you don’t even need a basket full of ingredients or an ample amount of time to prepare this recipe at home. That’s the beauty of lychee lemonade!
FAQ
Is It Okay To Use Canned Lychee Juice To Make Lychee Lemonade?
It’s perfectly fine to make use of canned lychee juice to make this recipe, but I would suggest you opt for fresh lychees if they are available to enjoy the natural sweetness and flavour of the fruit.
What Does Lychee Lemonade Taste Like?
Lychee lemonade has a sweet, tangy and floral taste, which is light and refreshing. It’s a perfect drink for the summer.
