Coconut Lychee Iced Drink (Printable)
Creamy coconut meets sweet lychee in this refreshing chilled beverage with a hint of lime.
# What You'll 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 (optional)
08 - Fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)
# Directions:
01 - Combine drained lychees, lychee syrup, coconut milk, lime juice, and agave syrup if using in a blender. Blend until completely smooth and frothy, about 30-45 seconds.
02 - Fill two tall glasses with ice cubes, leaving about 1 inch of space at the top.
03 - Pour the blended coconut lychee mixture evenly over the ice in both glasses.
04 - Top with extra lychee fruit, lime slices, and fresh mint leaves if desired. Serve immediately while cold.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Ready in literally ten minutes with zero cooking required
- The creamy coconut balances lychees floral sweetness perfectly
02 -
- Canned lychee syrup varies wildly in sweetness between brands so taste as you go
- The mixture separates if it sits too long so give it a quick stir before pouring
03 -
- Chill your serving glasses in the freezer for ten minutes first
- Light coconut milk works but full fat makes it luxuriously creamy