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Lychee cocktail

Name: Lychee cocktail recipe
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 30ml gin; 10ml lychee syrup (see notes); 15ml Liqueur; 22.5ml lime juice (see notes); 1 1/2 tsp aquafaba (see notes); Ice cubes, to shake; Freeze-dried raspberries (crushed to a powder) and fresh lychee (substitute canned lychee), to garnish; 75g caster sugar; 3 large strawberries, finely chopped; Pinch saffron

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by Orazio D’Elia

CHEF

Jan 16, 2025

"Perfect for hot summer days, this cocktail has the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. Fresh lime juice brings a zesty kick, while a hint of aquafaba lends a silky texture and delicate foam. Garnish with raspberry powder and lychee; beautiful and delicious!" - Orazio D'Elia

30ml gin
10ml lychee syrup (see notes)
15ml Chambord Liqueur
22.5ml lime juice (see notes)
1 1/2 tsp aquafaba (see notes)
Ice cubes, to shake
Freeze-dried raspberries (crushed to a powder) and fresh lychee (substitute canned lychee), to garnish

Strawberry saffron syrup

1/3 cup (75g) caster sugar
3 large strawberries, finely chopped
Pinch saffron

Method

1.

For the syrup, place all ingredients in a small saucepan with 1/3 cup (80ml) water and bring to the boil over medium-high heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Set aside to cool. Strain into a jar and chill until ready to use.
2.

Combine gin, lychee syrup, Chambord and lime juice in a cocktail shaker. Give the mix a vigorous shake, without ice, to emulsify and mix the ingredients.
3.

Add the aquafaba, 15ml strawberry saffron syrup and some ice cubes. Shake until well chilled.
4.

Double-strain the mixture into a chilled coupe glass to ensure a smooth, silky texture. Garnish with crushed freeze-dried raspberries and a lychee.

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Recipe Notes

You can use lychee syrup from a can of lychees in syrup. If not using a cocktail jigger with a specific 22.5ml measurement for the lime juice, measure out 4-5 tsp to taste. Aquafaba is the liquid found in a can of chickpeas. The strawberry saffron syrup makes 1/2 cup (125ml) and will keep in the fridge for up to 1 month. It’s also great for smoothies and fruit mocktails.