Lychee Martini
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The slightly cloudy Lychee Vodka makes the base for this tropical-looking, easy-to-drink martini. When making the base, reserve enough lychees for garnish if you want, and keep in mind that the longer the vodka mix rests, the better the flavour.
Servings: 1
Ingredients:
| Nutritional Info | |
| Per serving: about | - |
| cal | 68 |
| pro | 0 g |
| total fat | 0 g |
| sat. fat | 0 g |
| carb | 3 g |
| fibre | 0 g |
| chol | 0 mg |
| sodium | 1 mg |
| % RDI: | - |
| iron | 1% |
| vit C | 2% |
Suggested Recipes
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1-1/2 oz strained, lychee vodka
1/4 oz vermouth
1 strip lime rind
splash club soda
1 drained canned lychee, (optional)
Preparation:
Fill shaker half full of ice. Add Lychee Vodka, vermouth and lime rind; shake. Strain into martini glass; add soda. Garnish with lychee (if using).
Additional Information
- Lychee Vodka:
1 can (20 oz/530 mL) whole lychees in syrup
1-1/2 cups (375 mL) vodka
Drain lychees, reserving 2/3 cup (150 mL) liquid. In bowl and using potato masher, coarsely mash lychees; transfer to clean jar. Pour in reserved liquid and vodka; seal and store in cool dark place for 24 hours. (Make-ahead: Store for up to 1 month.)
Makes 3 cups (750 mL).
Tags:
Drinks-alcohol; Cocktail Party; New Year#39;s; Weddings; Vodka;
Source
Canadian Living Magazine: September 2007
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