Coconut Lychee Iced Drink (Printable)
Creamy coconut milk meets sweet lychee with lime zest in this chilled tropical drink perfect for warm days.
# What You'll 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
08 - Fresh mint leaves for garnish
# How-to Steps:
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, about 30-45 seconds.
02 - Fill two tall glasses with ice cubes, leaving about 1 inch of space at the top.
03 - Pour the blended coconut-lychee mixture over the ice in each glass, dividing evenly between the two servings.
04 - Top each glass with extra lychee fruit, fresh lime slices, and mint leaves if desired. Serve immediately while cold.
# Expert Pointers:
01 -
- Its the kind of drink that makes you forget youre melting in the summer heat
- The creamy coconut and floral lychee combo tastes like a vacation in a glass
02 -
- Using fresh lychees instead of canned means youll need to add more sweetener since you lose that precious syrup
- The drink separates if it sits too long, so blend it right before serving or give it a quick stir
03 -
- Chill your coconut milk in the fridge overnight for the thickest, creamiest texture
- If you want it extra fancy, strain the blended mixture through a fine mesh sieve to remove any lychee pulp