Prosecco And Lychee Lime Cocktail Recipe
I like the unique mix of sweet lychee and tangy lime paired with crisp Prosecco. This cocktail is refreshing and easy to make, great for casual gatherings or just a simple night in.
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker or mason jar with lid: I use this to mix the lychee syrup and lime juice well.
- Strainer: Keeps any pulp or ice out of the finished drink.
- Measuring jigger or tablespoon: For accurate ingredient amounts.
- Tall glass or champagne flute: A flute emphasizes the bubbles, but any tall glass works.
- Bar spoon: Useful for stirring but honestly, it’s optional.
- Ice: I prefer cube ice for slow melting.
Ingredients
- Prosecco: 150 ml about 5 oz, chilled
- Canned lychees in syrup: 3 lychees plus 30 ml 2 tbsp syrup
- Fresh lime juice: 20 ml 1.5 tbsp
- Ice cubes: Enough to fill your glass
- Mint leaves optional: For garnish
- Lime wedge optional: For garnish
- Sugar optional: If the lychee syrup isn’t sweet enough
Instructions
- Place 3 lychees and syrup in a shaker or jar.
- Add fresh lime juice.
- Add a few cubes of ice.
- Shake well to mix and chill.
- Strain into a glass filled with ice.
- Slowly pour in chilled Prosecco.
- Gently stir if needed.
- Garnish with mint leaves and a lime wedge if you want extra color.
Notes
If I want a stronger lychee flavor, I’ll use more syrup or muddle extra fruit in the shaker. Some Proseccos are sweeter than others—if mine is on the dry side, I’ll add a bit more syrup or a pinch of sugar.
Canned lychees are simple to use, but I’ll use fresh if I can find them. For a large batch, I just multiply the ingredients and mix everything except Prosecco ahead of time.
I add the Prosecco just before serving so the bubbles stay fresh. Mint and extra lime make a nice garnish, but honestly, they’re not required.
I always serve this cocktail cold for the best taste. Nobody likes a lukewarm spritz.