Lychee Limeade
This Lychee Limeade is sweet and sour. But with the addition of the East Asian Lychee it's floral and fruity. This is a refreshing drink to have any time of year and requires so little ingredients.
Yield: 2 quart
Materials
Simple Syrup
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup water
Other Ingredients
- 2/3 cup lime juice
- 10 lychees fresh (deseeded and lightly smashed) or canned
- 2 quarts water
- 2 cups ice
- mint leaves as garnish
Instructions
- In a saucepan, add the water and syrup. Heat until it is brought to a boil and it's thickened slightly (about 5 minutes). Let cool.
- In a pitcher, add water, lime juice and lychees. Mix in the sugar syrup and taste to adjust sweetness.
- To serve, put ice and pour in limeade. Serve with mint leave and lime circle (optional)