Litchee Juice Lemonade or Lychee Lemonade

This is a favorite fruit of mine and I already have a Pomegranate Lychee martini up! Also a Rose Lemonade linked here.

Time to make: 5-10 minutes

Fresh lychees, canned or litchee juice all work!

Lychees are a popular fruit in Asia and India. I came across some fresh lychees at my local Indian store and knew I had to make some lemonade! I don’t often find fresh ones so when I do I always just buy a bunch. Here is what they look like at the store. They are attached to the thin branches.

Preparing the Lychees

• Pick the lychees off the thin branches
• Peel their skin off
• Inside you find a white/clear fleshy fruit!
• Slice it in half and take the seed out

Lychees have a sweet, fresh, light floral and mildly tangy taste. They pair beautifully with lemons!

Using Canned Lychees

As it is tough to find these on a regular basis at the store, I do sometimes use canned ones. But, I make sure there is NO sugar added. This fruit is sweet on it’s own. So, there is no need for the added sugar and calories. In the US, I like the Polar brand which is linked here.

Litchee Juice

If you cannot find fresh or canned then look for some litchee juice. But, check the ingredients for other fruits or additives as that will alter the taste.

Ingredient Options and Lychee Mocktail Ideas

This recipe just uses lemons, sugar, water, lychees and ice. But I change it up with these flavors at times:

• Rose
• Mint
• Ginger

I think you can make some lovely mocktails or lychee cocktails mixing and matching the flavors! Think Rose Lychee lemonade, Lychee Mint Mojito, Ginger Lychee Margarita or even a Lychee Rose Mule!

If you are looking for other summer drinks: Try Rose Lemonade, Mango Lassi or Sweet Lassi

Try it? Leave a review, love to hear feedback! Or tag me on Instagram @some_indian_girl