Lychee and lemon make a refreshing pair in this cool summer cocktail. The sweet, floral notes of lychee blend perfectly with tart lemon juice for a balanced drink.
This easy recipe combines vodka, lychee juice, lemon juice, and simple syrup for a crisp and fruity sipper.
A garnish of fresh lychee fruit and a lemon twist adds visual appeal. The pale pink hue makes it an eye-catching choice for parties or relaxing by the pool.
With just a few ingredients, anyone can mix up this tropical-inspired cocktail at home.
This drink offers a lighter alternative to sugary frozen cocktails. The bright citrus flavors wake up the palate without being overly sweet.
It’s a versatile cocktail that works well for happy hour, brunch, or anytime a cool, fruity drink is in order.
Lychee Lemon Cooler Cocktail Recipe
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Jigger or measuring cup
- Muddler
- Strainer
- Tall glass
- Ice
Ingredients
For one Lychee Lemon Cooler cocktail, you’ll need:
- 2 oz vodka
- 1 oz lychee liqueur
- 1 oz fresh lemon juice
- 1 oz simple syrup
- 2-3 fresh or canned lychees
- Club soda
- Ice
- Lemon slice and lychee for garnish
You can adjust the sweetness by changing the amount of simple syrup. For a non-alcoholic version, skip the vodka and lychee liqueur and add more club soda.
Instructions
- Put 2-3 lychees in the bottom of a cocktail shaker and muddle gently.
- Add vodka, lychee liqueur, lemon juice, and simple syrup to the shaker.
- Fill the shaker with ice and shake well for 10-15 seconds.
- Strain the mixture into a tall glass filled with ice.
- Top off with club soda and stir gently.
- Garnish with a lemon slice and a whole lychee on a cocktail pick.
Serve right away while the drink is cold and bubbly.
Notes
Tasting Notes
The Lychee Lemon Cooler Cocktail offers a refreshing blend of flavors. Its taste is sweet and fruity with a tangy kick.
The lychee provides a delicate, floral sweetness. It has hints of rose and grape. The lemon adds a bright, citrusy zing that balances the sweetness.
This drink has a light, crisp texture. It feels cool and smooth on the tongue. The bubbles from any carbonated mixer give it a pleasant fizz.
The aroma is fresh and enticing. It smells of ripe lychees with a lemony twist. This scent sets the stage for the flavors to come.
The cocktail leaves a clean, fruity aftertaste. It’s not too sweet or sour, making it easy to sip. The flavors linger briefly, inviting another taste.
This drink pairs well with light appetizers or seafood dishes. It’s best served cold to enhance its refreshing qualities.
Substitute
Can’t find lychee or lemon for your cooler? No problem. There are easy swaps to make this refreshing drink.
Instead of lychee, try canned longan fruit. It has a similar sweet flavor. Peeled and pitted lychee-like fruits work too.
For the lemon juice, lime juice makes a good stand-in. It adds a nice tart kick. You could also use store-bought lemon juice if fresh isn’t available.
If you don’t have lychee liqueur, use vodka and a splash of syrup from the canned fruit. This mimics the sweetness and booziness.
Soda water can replace sparkling wine for a non-alcoholic version. It still gives the drink its fizzy bubbles.
No fresh mint? Dried mint works in a pinch. Or skip it – the drink is still tasty without.