Lychee Martini

By MelCook

The slightly cloudy Lychee Vodka makes the base for this tropical looking, easy to drink martini. When making the base, reserve enough lychees for garnish if you want, and keep in mind that the longer the vodka mix rests, the better the flavour.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 oz strained Lychee Vodka
• 1/4 oz vermouth
• 1 strip lime rind
• splash club soda
• 1 drained canned lychee (optional)
• LYCHEE VODKA (makes 3 cups)
• 1 can (20 oz/530 ml) whole lychees in syrup
• 1 1/2 cups vodka

Details

Servings 1

Preparation

Step 1

1. Fill shaker half full of ice. Add Lychee Vodka, vermouth and lime rind; shake. Strain into martini glass; add soda. Garnish with lychee (if using)


FOR LYCHEE VODKA

1. Drain Lychees, reserving 2/3 cup liquid. In bowl and using potato masher, coarsely mash lychees; transfer to clean jar. Pour in reserved liquid and vodka; seal and store in cool dark place for 24 hours. (Make ahead: Store for up to 1 month.)