Clarified Lychee Martini recipe served in a glass, by Gymkhana
Sep 17 2026
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Clarified Lychee Martini Recipe

Inspired by Gymkhana
Time30m
Serves1

Belvedere Pure, Ambrato Vermouth, Lychee, Timur Pepper. An elevated take on the contemporary classic - here we infuse vodka with fresh lychee purée & timur pepper, a citrusy spice from the Himalayan mountains. The fruit pulp is then removed with a muslin cloth, leaving a clear martini accented with fragrant fruit and soft spice.

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Ingredients

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Ingredients for Clarified Lychee Martini

Method

Directions for Making Clarified Lychee Martini

  1. 1

    Prepare the Lychee Purée

    In a blender, combine fresh lychee flesh and blend until smooth. Strain the mixture through a muslin cloth to remove the pulp, collecting the clear purée in a bowl.

  2. 2

    Infuse the Vodka

    In a jar, combine the Belvedere Pure Vodka, lychee purée, and timur pepper. Seal tightly and let it infuse in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight for best results.

  3. 3

    Strain the Mixture

    After infusing, strain the mixture again through the muslin cloth to ensure clarity, discarding the solids.

  4. 4

    Mix the Martini

    In a cocktail shaker, add ice cubes and the clarified lychee-infused vodka. Add the Ambrato Vermouth and shake well until chilled.

  5. 5

    Serve

    Strain the mixture into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with a piece of lychee fruit on the rim or dropped into the glass.

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