Coconut Lychee Iced Drink (Printable)
Creamy coconut meets sweet lychee in this refreshing chilled beverage with hints of lime.
# 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 (optional)
08 - Fresh mint leaves, for garnish (optional)
# Directions:
01 - Combine the drained lychees, lychee syrup, coconut milk, lime juice, and agave syrup (if using) in a blender. Blend until completely smooth and frothy.
02 - Fill two tall glasses with ice cubes.
03 - Pour the blended 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 chilled.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It comes together in under ten minutes but tastes like something youd order at a fancy tropical resort bar
- The combination is naturally dairy free and vegan but nobody will miss a thing
- You can easily transform it into a cocktail with just one splash of rum
02 -
- Chilling your coconut milk beforehand makes a huge difference in texture and prevents the drink from tasting watery
- If using fresh lychees instead of canned, add an extra tablespoon of sweetener since you wont have that syrup
- The drink separates slightly if it sits too long, so serve immediately and give it a quick stir if needed
03 -
- Give your coconut can a good shake before opening, sometimes the cream settles at the bottom
- Run your blender for an extra ten seconds longer than you think you need to get it really frothy
- Cold glasses make all the difference, stick them in the freezer for ten minutes before serving