Lychee Mojito Recipe

Lychee Mojito

1. 1

   Prepare glass

   Place a sturdy highball or Collins glass on the counter. Add the fresh mint leaves to the bottom of the glass.

2. 2

   Muddle mint

   Add the fresh lime juice and simple syrup to the glass with the mint. Gently muddle the mint with a muddler (or the back of a spoon) 6–8 times to release fragrant oils without shredding the leaves.

3. 3

   Add lychee purée

   Pour the lychee purée into the glass and stir briefly to combine with the muddled mint, lime, and syrup so the fruit integrates evenly.

4. 4

   Build the cocktail

   Fill the glass about three-quarters full with crushed ice. Pour in the white rum over the ice.

5. 5

   Top and finish

   Top the drink with club soda (approx. 2 oz) to your taste. Gently stir once or twice from top to bottom to marry the ingredients while keeping fizz.

6. 6

   Garnish and serve

   Skewer or drop one canned lychee onto a pick and place it in the glass. Add a lime wheel or wedge on the rim and a mint sprig. Serve with a straw and enjoy.