Coconut Lychee Iced Drink (Print Version)
A refreshing tropical fusion combining creamy coconut, sweet lychee, and bright lime for the ultimate summer beverage.
# What You Need:
→ Fruit & Juice
01 - 1 cup canned lychees in syrup, drained
02 - 1/4 cup lychee syrup reserved from 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
→ Other
06 - 1 cup ice cubes
07 - Fresh lychee fruit, lime slices, and mint leaves for garnish
# How-To:
01 - Combine drained lychees, lychee syrup, coconut milk, lime juice, and agave syrup in blender. Blend until completely smooth and frothy.
02 - Fill two tall glasses completely with ice cubes.
03 - Pour blended mixture evenly over ice in both glasses.
04 - Top with extra lychee fruit, fresh lime slices, and mint leaves. Serve immediately while chilled.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It comes together in under ten minutes with zero cooking required
- The creamy coconut and floral lychee create this gorgeous tropical balance that feels like a vacation
02 -
- Canned lychees are actually preferable to fresh here since they come suspended in that aromatic syrup
- Using chilled coconut milk makes all the difference between a drink thats refreshing and one thats merely cold
03 -
- Blend everything briefly then let it sit for a minute to let the foam settle
- Taste before adding any extra sweetener since canned lychees vary by brand