Warm 1 oz of milk or light cream slightly (no more than lukewarm). Stir in 1 tsp of lactose powder until fully dissolved. Chill briefly if needed. This creates a smooth lactose solution to add creaminess without graininess.

Mix Cocktail

Add 1 cup of cubed ice to a cocktail shaker.

Pour in 6 oz chilled cherry nectar, 2 oz lychee puree, 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice, 0.5 tbs rose syrup, and 0.25 tbs simple syrup (use only if additional sweetness is desired).

Add the prepared lactose solution (1 tsp dissolved in 1 oz milk/cream).

Shake vigorously for 10–15 seconds until the outside of the shaker feels cold and the mixture is well combined and slightly frothy from the lactose solution and shaking.

Double strain (using a fine mesh strainer if available) into a chilled coupe or rocks glass over fresh ice, or serve neat in a chilled coupe for a smoother presentation.

Garnish & Serve

Garnish with one fresh lychee or maraschino cherry on a pick and optionally an edible rose petal floated on top.

Serve immediately. Stir briefly before sipping if served over ice to reincorporate any settled components.