Starry Night Lychee Martini
An elegant martini featuring lychee liqueur and vodka, brightened with a splash of fresh lime for a delicate floral finish. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together vodka, lychee liqueur, fresh lime juice for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 160 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 2 oz vodka
- 1 oz lychee liqueur
- 0.5 oz fresh lime juice
- 1 whole lychee fruit (for garnish)
- as needed ice cubes
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice cubes. Add 2 oz vodka, 1 oz lychee liqueur, and 0.5 oz fresh lime juice.
- Step 2: Shake vigorously for 12 seconds until the shaker feels frosty.
- Step 3: Double strain the mixture into a chilled martini glass to ensure smooth texture.
- Step 4: Garnish by skewering a whole lychee fruit on a cocktail pick and resting it across the rim.






