Enchanted Thai Lychee Mocktail
This enchanting Thai-inspired mocktail recipe combines the sweetness of lychees with the earthy notes of lemongrass and kaffir lime leaves. It is a refreshing and indulgent dessert drink that is perfect for warmer days or summer gatherings.
Allergens
Coconut, Sulfites (in lychees)
Ingredients
- 2 cups of fresh lychees, peeled and pitted
- 1 cup of coconut milk
- 4 lemongrass stalks, bruised
- 6 kaffir lime leaves, torn
- 2 tablespoons of honey
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- In a blender, combine the peeled and pitted lychees with the coconut milk and honey. Blend until smooth.
- Pour the lychee mixture into a glass pitcher.
- Add the bruised lemongrass stalks and torn kaffir lime leaves to the pitcher. Stir gently, then let it infuse for 10 minutes in the refrigerator.
- After the infusion, strain the liquid into two tall glasses filled with ice cubes.
- Garnish each glass with a sprig of mint and a few lychee slices.
Chef’s Insight
The natural sweetness of the lychees pairs beautifully with the earthy notes of lemongrass and kaffir lime leaves, creating a harmonious balance that is both refreshing and indulgent.
Notes
Fresh lychees are essential for this recipe; canned lychees will not yield the same results.