Lychee Sunrise Spritz
This lychee cocktail blends the tropical sweetness of lychee with the vibrant layers of a tequila sunrise and the bubbly finish of a spritz.
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Ingredients and Substitutions
• Tequila: Although this lychee cocktail is inspired by the tequila sunrise, feel free to swap in your preferred spirit.
• Orange juice: This contributes a refreshing tang and a bright golden hue.
Substitutions for orange:
- Adjacent orange citrus → Swap in Mandarin oranges, tangerines, blood oranges, or clementines.
- Other citrus → It won’t create the same coloring, but any citrus (lime, grapefruit, lemon, etc.) will do.
- Pineapple → Fresh or canned pineapple juice is another backup option.
• Lemon juice: This adds an extra splash of sour acidity.
Substitutions for lemon juice
- Any citrus
- Pineapple → Fresh or canned pineapple juice is another backup option.
• Lychee: This tropical fruit is sweet and juicy with light floral notes and a soft citrus finish. We’re using canned lychees, which allows us to turn the excess liquid into a delicious lychee simple syrup.
Substitutions for canned lychee
- Canned rambutan
- Canned longan
- Plain simple syrup → You can skip making the lychee simple syrup and just use regular simple syrup.
• Grenadine: In a bind, you can use pomegranate juice, cranberry juice, or any red drink.
• Sparkling water: Sparkling water, club soda, seltzer, even Prosecco will work. You just want something fizzy and effervescent.
Can I Make this Lychee Cocktail into a Mocktail?
Definitely! You can simply leave out the alcohol or replace it another liquid from the ingredient list..
Can I Make this Lychee Cocktail as Batch Cocktail?
Yes! Scale up the amounts as needed. In a resealable container, combine the tequila, orange juice, lemon juice, and lychee syrup. The grenadine and sparkling water must be added at the time of serving.
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If you’re hosting a cocktail hour or casual hangout, Air Fryer Tofu Nuggets and Crab Rangoon Dip are fantastic appetizers pairings.
Ingredients
Method
- Combine the tequila, orange juice, lemon juice, and lychee simple syrup. You can either shake or stir this.
- Fill a beverage glass (see note) with ice and add the grenadine. Pour in the tequila mixer and top with sparkling water. Garnish with reserved lychee.
- Place a medium sieve over a small saucepan. Strain the liquid into the saucepan. Reserve the lychee fruit.
- To the saucepan with the canned liquid, add the sugar. Heat on the stovetop until the sugar is dissolved. Cool completely.
Notes
- Note 1: A standard wine glass is a bit small for this cocktail. Use a large wine glass or another beverage glass (around 15 oz).
