Coconut Lychee Iced Drink (Printable)
Tropical coconut and sweet lychees combine in this refreshing chilled beverage with a zesty lime twist.
# What You Need:
→ Fruit & Juice
01 - 1 cup canned lychees in syrup, drained (reserve syrup)
02 - 1/4 cup lychee syrup (from the can)
03 - 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
→ Coconut
04 - 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk, chilled
→ Sweetener
05 - 1-2 teaspoons agave syrup or simple syrup, to taste
→ Other
06 - 1 cup ice cubes
07 - Lychee fruit and lime slices for garnish
08 - Fresh mint leaves for garnish
# Steps:
01 - Combine drained lychees, lychee syrup, coconut milk, lime juice, and agave syrup in a blender. Blend until completely smooth and frothy.
02 - Fill two tall glasses with ice cubes, packing them firmly to ensure the drink stays chilled.
03 - Pour the blended lychee-coconut mixture evenly over the ice in each glass.
04 - Top with extra lychee fruit, lime slices, and fresh mint leaves. Serve immediately while cold.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- It comes together in under ten minutes with zero cooking required
- The creamy coconut balances the sweet floral lychee perfectly
- You can easily transform it into a cocktail with a splash of rum
02 -
- Canned coconut milk separates in the fridge so give it a good shake before measuring
- Using fresh lychees works beautifully but you will need extra sweetener since you lose the syrup
03 -
- Chill your serving glasses in the freezer for twenty minutes for extra frosty sipping
- Blend for just twenty seconds to avoid incorporating too much air into the drink