Pink Lychee Punch Mocktail Recipe
I came up with this mocktail for anyone who wants a refreshing, non-alcoholic drink that’s easy to whip up at home. Lychee, citrus, and a bit of sparkle come together for a bright, gently sweet flavor with a little tang.
Equipment
- Large pitcher: I use this to mix and serve the punch easily.
- Citrus juicer: This helps me get fresh juice from lemons and limes.
- Mixing spoon: Stirs everything together for even flavor.
- Measuring cups and spoons: I rely on these for accuracy.
- Muddler or wooden spoon: Useful for gently pressing mint leaves, if I want more flavor.
- Strainer: I sometimes use this to remove pulp from the juices.
- Serving glasses: Chilled glasses make the punch more enjoyable.
- Ice cube tray: I freeze ice cubes in advance to keep everything cool.
- Small knife and cutting board: For slicing fruit garnishes.
Ingredients
- 1 can 20 oz lychee fruit in syrup: I use both the fruit and the syrup for sweetness.
- 1 cup fresh orange juice: Adds a natural tangy taste.
- 1/3 cup fresh lime juice: Gives a bit of tartness.
- 1/2 cup pineapple juice: Balances sweetness and acidity.
- 2 cups lemon-lime soda or sparkling water: I pour this in last for bubbles.
- Fresh mint leaves: Optional but I find they boost the aroma.
- Ice cubes: To chill the drink without watering it down too fast.
- Strawberries or lime slices: For garnish.
- Optional: I sometimes add a few raspberries for color.
Instructions
- Drain the lychees and save the syrup; place both in the pitcher.
- Add orange juice, lime juice, and pineapple juice to the pitcher.
- Lightly muddle the mint leaves with a muddler or wooden spoon and add them in.
- Pour in the lychee syrup for extra sweetness.
- Mix everything well with a large spoon.
- Add plenty of ice cubes to the pitcher.
- Stir gently to combine without losing bubbles.
- Pour into chilled glasses and garnish each with strawberries or lime slices.
- Serve immediately for best taste.
Notes
If you’re not into super sweet drinks, swap the soda for sparkling water. I play with the fruit juice amounts depending on how tart or sweet I’m feeling that day.
Want more mint? Just muddle in a few extra leaves. This recipe doubles easily for parties, and sometimes I’ll freeze lychee syrup and fruit into ice cubes for a fun twist.
If you want it extra cold, chill all the juices and soda before mixing. Fresh-squeezed juice usually tastes better than bottled, just saying.