We have got a penchant for a contemporary and fruity cocktail, and this raspberry lychee martini most positively suits these necessities. Pleasingly pink and bursting with sweetness, this drink is delivered to us by recipe developer Catherine Brookes, and it could not be less complicated to make. 

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Regardless of its romantic look, this cocktail nonetheless provides an honest alcoholic kick, because of a beneficiant glug of vodka. Nevertheless, in contrast to a conventional martini, which options dry vermouth, this model will get infused with some berry goodness. Right here, raspberry liqueur provides a candy, tangy kick and loads of shade. Then, we add some lychee juice into the combo, which sweetens issues up additional and pairs superbly with the raspberry taste. These three elements are shaken along with ice for a superbly chilled consequence, earlier than merely straining right into a martini glass. Every drink can be garnished with a plump lychee, threaded onto a cocktail choose for a complicated end. 

Serve this raspberry lychee martini as a refreshing accompaniment to your weekend brunch, or as a chic post-dinner drink at your subsequent gathering. With it is rosy hue and irresistible style, it is positive to impress.

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For the cocktail itself, you will want simply three elements. These are vodka, juice from a can of lychees, and raspberry liqueur (we used Chambord right here). Then, to garnish, use two complete lychees from the can.

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Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.

Pour within the vodka, raspberry liqueur, and lychee juice.

Pressure liquid into two martini glasses.

Thread the lychees onto two cocktail picks and place into the glasses to serve.

Raspberry liqueur makes a wonderful accompaniment to the vodka and lychee juice right here, however for those who’d choose to change the flavors up, that is no downside. Be happy to substitute the liqueur for different fruity varieties, that’ll hold issues tasting contemporary. An orange liqueur equivalent to Cointreau or triple sec would style unbelievable, with these vivid, zesty flavors becoming in splendidly alongside the candy lychee. Alternatively, one thing with a extra floral vibe might work simply as properly. Choosing a rose liqueur would keep that beautiful pink shade, while elderflower liqueur provides a barely extra delicate, however equally complementary choice. If tropical flavors are extra your factor, go for a refreshingly sweet-tart ardour fruit, or a tangy pineapple liqueur. 

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And, swapping out the liqueur is not the one strategy to tweak the style of this cocktail. You may as well improve it with different add-ins equivalent to flavored syrups, contemporary herbs like mint or basil, or a squeeze of citrus juice.

Whereas complete lychees are a enjoyable and flavorful addition to this cocktail, there are numerous different garnish choices to discover right here. One thing zesty would work brilliantly, whether or not that is a superbly crafted orange twist or a easy wedge of lemon. Dried citrus rounds may also look superb floated on high of the drink. One other thought is to change out the lychee for a contemporary raspberry or two, threaded onto the cocktail choose for a classy end. Different fruits can be utilized in the identical means right here, equivalent to slices of strawberry, and even some vibrant maraschino cherries. 

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To actually amp up the sophistication issue of this cocktail, attempt incorporating some edible flowers into your garnish. Dried rose petals could be a becoming pairing for the pink-toned drink, whereas different choices like pansies, violas, and even sprigs of lavender can add a fantastic, contrasting aspect to the glass. If desired, you can additionally add a sugar rim to the martini glasses. First, sprinkle some granulated sugar right into a shallow dish. Subsequent, run a wedge or lemon or lime across the rim of the glass to moisten it, earlier than dipping the glass into the sugar to create that fantastic frosty coating.