The Origin of the Lychee Martini

The Lychee Martini, much like its classic counterpart, is believed to have originated in the early 1990s during the cocktail renaissance. Bartenders began experimenting with various fruits and exotic ingredients to create new and exciting variations of traditional drinks. Lychee, a tropical fruit native to Southeast Asia, quickly became a popular choice due to its distinct flavor and natural sweetness.

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Classic Lychee Martini: A Refreshing Twist on a Timeless Favorite

Recipe by RecipeWikkiCourse: DrinksCuisine: Southern Asia, Other world cuisineDifficulty: Easy

Servings

2

servings

Prep time

10

minutes

Calories

283

kcal

Infuse your martini with the sweet, floral flavor of lychee fruit with this cocktail recipe the next time you’re making drinks for your friends.

Ingredients

• 50ml vodka

• 25ml lychee liqueur

• 25ml lychee syrup, plus 1 lychee (from a can)

• 2 tsp dry vermouth

• ice

• rose petal (optional)

Directions

• Combine all of the ingredients except the lychees and stir to chill the drink.
• Strain the drink into a chilled glass.
• Stick a toothpick through the lychees and use them to garnish the drink.

Notes

• Use high-quality vodka for a smoother taste. Premium vodka brands tend to have fewer impurities and a cleaner finish, which complements the delicate flavor of the lychee.
• Feel free to experiment with different variations of the Lychee Martini. You can add a splash of elderflower liqueur for a floral note or infuse the cocktail with fresh herbs like mint or basil for a unique twist.

It’s rich, creamy, and indulgent, and the espresso shot will keep you energized at events like an office Christmas party. With the CRU Kafe, Food Tube, Drinks Tube, and Food Busker parties coming up, these cocktails will be my go-to for staying lively.

This drink is surprisingly delicious, mixing coffee and vodka in a way that shouldn’t work, but it does. The liqueur adds sweetness, the coffee brings depth, and the vodka gives it a kick. It’s all topped with a thick, creamy froth.

The Espresso Martini is great as a party cocktail, but it’s also perfect as a luxurious after-dinner drink since both the coffee and liqueur help with digestion. If you want to be extra fancy, skip the usual coffee course and go straight for this cocktail to avoid the post-dinner slump that often happens at these events.

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The Perfect Espresso Martini 

Recipe by RecipeWikkiCourse: DrinksCuisine: Mexican, AmericanDifficulty: Easy

Servings

2

servings

Prep time

5

minutes

Cooking time

10

minutes

Calories

258

kcal

Learn how to make this classic coffee cocktail. Our easy recipe uses freshly brewed espresso, a dash of coffee liqueur and a simple sugar syrup.

Ingredients

• For the sugar syrup

• 100g golden caster sugar

• For the cocktail

• ice

• 100ml vodka

• 50ml freshly brewed espresso coffee

• 50ml coffee liqueur

• 4 coffee beans (optional)

Directions

• Start by making the sugar syrup. Put the caster sugar in a small pan over a medium heat and pour in 50ml water. Stir, and bring to the boil.
• Turn off the heat and allow the mixture to cool. Put 2 martini glasses in the fridge to chill.
• Once the sugar syrup is cold, pour 1 tbsp into a cocktail shaker along with a handful of ice, the vodka, espresso and coffee liqueur. Shake until the outside of the cocktail shaker feels icy cold.
• Strain into the chilled glasses. Garnish each one with coffee beans if you like.

Notes

• A classic garnish for an Espresso Martini is three coffee beans on top. They symbolize health, wealth, and happiness.
• For the best experience, serve your Espresso Martini as soon as it’s made to enjoy the perfect balance of cold, creamy, and frothy.