Raspberry Lychee Mocktail
By the QuiteRecipes team (Jamy & Kaïna) | Food Service Professional, Early Childhood Expert & Parents
Experience elegance in a glass with this Raspberry Lychee Mocktail! A floral, tart, and deeply refreshing non-alcoholic beverage perfect for warm evenings.
Raspberries and lychee sparkle together in a rosy, alcohol-free mocktail. The floral lychee and tart raspberry balance each other nicely over ice. Sophisticated enough for a party, simple enough for a Tuesday.
🥄 Ingredients
- 🫗 4 fresh raspberries
- 🫗 3 oz (90 ml) lychee juice (canned lychee syrup works perfectly)
- 🫗 5 oz (150 ml) sparkling water or ginger ale
- 🫗 0.5 oz (15 ml) fresh lime juice
- 🫗 Ice
- 🫗 Whole lychee & fresh raspberry (for garnish)
Nutrition Facts*
*Nutritional information is an estimate and may vary based on ingredients, brands and portion sizes. Values are provided per serving.
👨🍳 Instructions
Place the fresh raspberries and lime juice into the bottom of a cocktail shaker or mixing glass. Muddle gently to release the juices.
Pour in 3 oz (90 ml) of lychee juice.
Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for 10 seconds to chill the ingredients.
Strain the mixture through a fine strainer into a glass packed with fresh ice to remove the raspberry seeds.
Top up the glass with 5 oz (150 ml) of chilled sparkling water or ginger ale.
Skewer a whole canned lychee and a raspberry on a cocktail pick for a beautiful garnish.
🎥 Video Tutorial
Raspberry Lychee Mocktail
Video credit: embedded from YouTube. All rights belong to the original creator, who allows sharing on other websites.
⚠️ Common Mistakes
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Skipping the Strainer: Skipping the fine-mesh strainer leaves crushed raspberry seeds floating in your drink, which can ruin the smooth mouthfeel of this elegant mocktail.
🔄 Variations
Rose Lychee Twist: Add a single drop of culinary rose water to the mix to enhance the natural floral notes of the lychee.
Lychee Martini Cocktail: Add 1.5 oz (45 ml) of premium vodka to easily convert this recipe into a sophisticated evening martini.
🧊 Storage
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This drink is best assembled and served fresh. The canned lychees and leftover syrup can be transferred to an airtight container and kept in the fridge for up to 5 days.
💡 Chef Tips
Finding Lychee Juice: The easiest way to get high-quality lychee juice is to buy a can of whole lychees in heavy syrup from the Asian foods aisle. Use the clear liquid from the can for the mocktail, and save the fruit for garnishing!
Balance the Sweetness: Canned lychee syrup can be intensely sweet. Balance it perfectly by adjusting the fresh lime juice or opting for plain sparkling water over ginger ale.
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About the Authors
This recipe and guide was developed, tested, and approved in our home kitchen and daily life. Jamy is a retired Food Service District Manager and Early Childhood Program Manager who spent his career overseeing multi-site restaurant operations, large-scale culinary production, and daycare menu management. Kaïna brings the ultimate real-world test: making sure it brings ease and joy to our kids on a busy weeknight.
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