Among a large selection of alcoholic beverages, liquors are in particular demand. These thick flavored drinks are good both on their own and in cocktails. Now manufacturers offer dozens of varieties of such alcohol, and not the last place in this list is lychee liquor. It can not be called the most popular, but it is very original and definitely worth a try.
What is lychee
Not everyone is familiar with this fruit, which is explained by the exotic nature of its origin. Originally, lychees grew in China, so it is often called Chinese plum. Today it grows in many European countries; merchants brought it to France in the 18th century.
Fruits of lychee are completely unappetizing at first glance, as they are covered with tuberous skin. However, this impression is erroneous: the fruit pulp is unusually tender, juicy and aromatic. The taste of lychee is very similar to a mix of grapes, sweet and sour strawberries, kiwi and honey.
Lychee liquor
This strong drink took all the best from the overseas fruit - the liquor has an unusually delicate aroma and a rather piquant taste. Many argue that lychee liquor tastes like grapes or pink jam. It looks like a fairly transparent liquid, which may have a slight pinkish tint.
Its strength usually does not exceed 15-20%, so it can be used without mixing in the form of an independent alcoholic drink.
Among the most famous manufacturers of such products are companies from France, the Netherlands, and the Czech Republic.
Bottles for the named product are most often chosen by the original carved, which helps to present more elite products in a more original way.
What to serve
As mentioned above, such a liquor can be safely chosen as the main alcohol. It is also worth taking a closer look at it if you need to choose a strong drink for a woman.
Due to its delicate aroma and sweet-sour taste, lychee liquor can be served with absolutely any kind of dessert:
- Fruits and berries are ideal for liquor, while oranges, pineapples, red cherries, strawberries, kiwi, grapes should be preferred.
- Cakes. Especially successfully complement the taste of fruit alcohol can nut and almond cakes.
- Ice cream of any kind is a great option for a sweet tooth.
The described alcohol is often served with water, fruit juices and other types of alcohol (often stronger):
- cognac;
- vodka;
- champagne;
- whiskey;
- brandy.
Cocktails
For those who prefer to mix several ingredients to get an original drink, experienced bartenders will be able to offer a dozen excellent cocktails with lychee liquor. Creating them yourself is not so difficult - just stock up on the right ingredients. Here are some of the most popular recipes.
The mask of evil. For such a mix you will need:
- 25 ml of dark rum;
- 25 ml lychee liquor;
- 1 red cocktail cherry ;
- a stack.
A cherry is placed at the bottom of the pile, a cocktail is poured, and a layer of dark rum is laid on it with a cocktail spoon.
"Cucumber cooler." In hot weather, this drink will be a great way to freshen up. For him you will need:
- 15 ml lychee liquor;
- 45 ml of gin;
- 10 ml sugar syrup;
- 15 ml of limoncello;
- 5 ml of soda;
- 85 g of fresh cucumber;
- 25 g lime;
- a few mint leaves;
- 100 g of crushed ice;
- 250 g of ice in cubes.
Half the sling is filled with crushed ice, mint leaves are laid, all remaining ice is added. ¼ cucumber is sent to the shaker and crushed by the madler. Pour liquor, syrup, gin and limoncello, squeeze a quarter of lime into a container. The shaker is filled with ice cubes and shaken vigorously. The resulting liquid is poured into a sling, passing through a strainer and strainer. Spray a little soda over the cocktail. It is traditionally decorated with a strip of cucumber and a thin slice of lime.
The price of lychee liquor may vary depending on the manufacturer. So, in Moscow stores you can find a bottle of this alcohol at a price of 1,500 to 2,500 rubles.