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Lychee Lemon Mojito

Whiskfully So
Bring the tropics home with this sweet refreshing mojito that comes together in just 15 minutes!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Category Drinks
Servings 4 drinks

Ingredients  

  • 3 cups (283g) canned or fresh lychee syrup drained into a measuring cup
  • 5 tbsp (75ml) lychee syrup
  • 1/2 cup (118ml) cold water
  • 1/2 cup (118ml) crushed ice
  • 4 oz white rum
  • 1/2 lemon juiced
  • 12 large mint leaves reserve 4 for garnishing
  • 1 bottle soda water more if desired

Instructions 

  • First, make the lychee juice by combining the lychees in a blender with water and crushed ice. Purée until it resembles a smoothie consistency. Strain the lychee juice in a large measuring cup, using a spatula to scrap the mixture against the strainer to get all the juices. Discard pulp. Approximately 600ml of juice.
  • To the measuring cup add 8 fresh mint leaves, lemon juice, and white rum. Muddle, using a muddler or wood spoon (any utensil with a large flat bottom), until the mint leaves release their juices, but aren’t shredded.  
  • Strain and divide into 4 chilled cocktail glasses, top with soda water/Sprite and garnish with remaining mint leaves and lychee.

Notes

  • If using fresh lychee, make sure the lychees are ripe before peeling and coring to remove seeds. 
    • Ripe lychees are a vibrant pink throughout the shell and smell fragrant. 
  • If you're using soda water add 2 more tbsp in step 2 (more or less depending on desired sweetness).