Sakura Lychee Fizz Cocktail
A delicate, floral lychee vodka fizz brightened with lemon and a few drops of rose water, then topped with club soda for a crisp sparkle.
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Strainer
- Jigger or measuring cup
- Bar spoon
- Martini or highball glass
- Small knife and cutting board
- Ice cubes
Ingredients
- 2 oz vodka
- 1 oz lychee juice or lychee syrup
- 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 oz simple syrup add more to taste
- 2-3 drops rose water go easy—strong flavor
- 2 oz club soda or sparkling water, to top
- 1-2 lychees fresh or canned, for garnish
- 2-3 leaves mint for garnish
- ice cubes for shaking and serving
Instructions
- Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice.
- Add vodka, lychee juice (or syrup), fresh lemon juice, simple syrup, and rose water.
- Shake 10–15 seconds until well chilled.
- Strain into a chilled martini or highball glass (with fresh ice if serving long).
- Top with club soda and give a gentle stir. Garnish with a lychee and a mint leaf. Serve immediately.
Notes
Rose water is potent—start with just a couple drops. Use lychee syrup for a sweeter drink. Chill the glass and ingredients to keep the fizz lively.