Lychee Martini Pitcher Cocktail Recipe
This refreshing vodka-based cocktail combines sweet lychee fruit with a hint of citrus for a crowd-pleasing drink that serves 8-10 people.
Equipment
- Large pitcher (64 oz/2L capacity)
- Long cocktail spoon
- Martini glasses
- Fine-mesh strainer
- Measuring cups and jiggers
- Ice bucket
Ingredients
- 2 cups 16 oz premium vodka
- 1 cup 8 oz dry vermouth
- 1 cup lychee juice from canned lychees
- 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
- 16-20 whole canned lychees
- Ice for mixing
- Extra lychees for garnish
- Lime wheels for garnish
Instructions
- Pour vodka, vermouth, lychee juice, and lime juice into the pitcher.
- Stir gently with a long spoon to combine all liquids.
- Add whole lychees to the pitcher.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
- When ready to serve, fill the pitcher with ice and stir for 30 seconds.
- Pour into chilled martini glasses through a fine strainer.
- Garnish each glass with a skewered lychee and lime wheel.
Notes
Store any leftover mixture in the fridge for up to 2 days without ice.
Keep extra ice on hand for serving. Fresh ice helps maintain the proper dilution.
Pre-chill martini glasses in the freezer for 15 minutes before serving.
For a stronger drink, increase vodka to 2.5 cups and reduce lychee juice to 1/2 cup.
Make a non-alcoholic version by replacing vodka and vermouth with lychee juice and sparkling water.