Drinks made from lychee are endlessly attractive because their delicious and sweet taste refreshes the body during the summer or in hot weather. Previously, I presented a drink recipe made from lychee, namely Nobu Lychee Martini Drink, and on this occasion, I will bring another recipe for a lychee-based drink, this is Lychee Soju Drink. A sweet and refreshing drink and of course it will be a favorite cocktail for those of you who like lychee fruit.
In making this recipe, we use soju as the basic ingredient besides lychee fruit. This is a fun experience and also includes an extraordinary experience in making cocktail drinks.
The color of the drink or cocktail is beautiful and I love it. This pale pink or red color is stunning in a cocktail glass. This looks very luxurious and it turns out the taste can’t lie, especially when this drink is garnished with refreshing mint leaves, or garnished with sweet and refreshing lychee fruit.
For those who like to throw parties when summer arrives, we recommend Lychee Soju Drink, this is suitable for refreshing the body during hot weather. This drink made from lychee fruit is also a good partner for those of you who want to hold a romantic dinner. If you want drinks at your house without having to order outside, we provide the recipe here.
What is Lychee Soju Drink?
Lychee Soju Drink is a drink made from soju and lychee fruit. Soju is a Korean alcohol known for its smoothness. It’s pale pink and looks like a luxurious drink in any cup. The taste is fruity and sweet, while the addition of soju adds to the delicious taste of the drink without displaying an overpowering taste.
This soju ingredient is mentioned as an ingredient that can blend well with lychee fruit. Suitable to present at family parties or any party you are holding.
Why You Need to Try This Lychee Soju Drink?
The taste is extraordinary so this drink is one that you should try this summer. The pale red color with a sweet and fruity taste feels very refreshing and luxurious, suitable for parties or happy moments with your partner.
Lychee fruit is everywhere a luxurious ingredient in cocktails, drinks, or juices, its pale color is added to the soju which adds flavor, it will certainly be a drink that is both fun and exciting. What are the ingredients and how to make Lychee Soju Drink, let’s look at the following.
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh lychee puree, can be replaced with one canned lychee
- 1 cup chilled soju
- 1/4 cup simple syrup, you can adjust it to your taste.
- 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
- Ice cubes
- Lime slices and lychee fruit as ingredients for decoration
Some equipment you need:
- Cocktail shakers
- Blender or food processor
- Measuring cups
- Cocktail glasses
- Fine mesh strainer
How to Make Lychee Soju Drink?
The following steps are the stages in making a cocktail from lychee and soju, please see or print the recipe card at the bottom of the article.
Step 1:
Peel the fresh lychee fruit and remove the seeds, then put the lychee flesh in a blender to puree it. If you use canned lychee, just drain it and blend until smooth. Blend until everything is smooth and there are no lumps. For this ingredient, it is better to use fresh lychee fruit rather than canned because the fresh aroma is more pronounced.
Step 2:
Take a cocktail shaker, fill it with ice cubes, and add lychee puree, lime juice, chilled soju, and simple syrup. Use all these ingredients because this is the key to the deliciousness of the Lychee Soju Drink. All ingredients are shaken vigorously for 15 to 20 seconds.
Step 3:
Prepare the glasses by filling them with ice, and garnish each serving glass with a whole lychee fruit, if you don’t decorate it, you can enjoy it straight away after everything is mixed well.
Enjoy delicious lychee wrapped in cold soju.
Pro-Tips
- It’s best to use fresh lime juice and fresh lychee fruit for tastier results.
- Strain the lychee puree using a fine sieve, this aims to make the texture tastier and more comfortable because the course fiber essence has been avoided.
- Before serving, don’t forget to taste the results first, if you want it sweeter, add more syrup.
How to Store Lychee Soju Drink Leftovers?
This lychee drink is delicious enjoyed fresh or straight after making it. However, if you don’t finish it in one sitting, then you can store it in the refrigerator after putting it in an airtight container. It can last for 2 days in the refrigerator.
What should Lychee Soju Drink be paired with?
This cocktail can be paired with many different desserts.
You can try it with a pistachio trifle and also try to enjoy it with a slice of cream cheese cake, this will balance the taste. Creamy macarons also make a great pairing for this lychee drink. If you don’t want to, you can still enjoy it with a piece of lychee-flavored mochi. This is amazing!
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FAQs for Lychee Soju Drink
Can I use canned lychee instead of fresh ones?
It’s possible, if you use canned lychee, you just need to mash it, don’t forget to drain it first to remove the liquid in the can. Drain until smooth and there are no more lumps.
What can I use if I don’t have soju?
We want to make Lychee Soju Drink, but if you don’t have Soju, please replace it with vodka. The taste is still delicious, but different from the original recipe. If you replace it with vodka, perhaps the correct name is Lychee Vodka Drink.
How sweet is the drink?
You can control the sweetness yourself by adding more or less simple syrup.
Conclusion
Lychee Soju Drink is a delicious and delicious drink, making it also easy and this will become your luxury drink for various parties, even for your romantic party. Don’t hesitate to share this recipe with friends and family who like fresh fruit-based drinks. Have fun and let us know how your experience was with this cocktail or drink.
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh lychee puree, can be replaced with one canned lychee
- 1 cup chilled soju
- 1/4 cup simple syrup, you can adjust it to your taste.
- 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
- Ice cubes
- Lime slices and lychee fruit as ingredients for decoration
Some equipment you need:
- Cocktail shakers
- Blender or food processor
- Measuring cups
- Cocktail glasses
- Fine mesh strainer
Instructions
- Peel the fresh lychee fruit and remove the seeds, then put the lychee flesh in a blender to puree it. If you use canned lychee, just drain it and blend until smooth. Blend until everything is smooth and there are no lumps. For this ingredient, it is better to use fresh lychee fruit rather than canned because the fresh aroma is more pronounced.
- Take a cocktail shaker, fill it with ice cubes, and add lychee puree, lime juice, chilled soju, and simple syrup. Use all these ingredients because this is the key to the deliciousness of the Lychee Soju Drink. All ingredients are shaken vigorously for 15 to 20 seconds.
- Prepare the glasses by filling them with ice, and garnish each serving glass with a whole lychee fruit, if you don't decorate it, you can enjoy it straight away after everything is mixed well.
Notes
It's best to use fresh lime juice and fresh lychee fruit for tastier results.
