Coconut Lychee Iced Drink (Printable)
A refreshing tropical blend of creamy coconut and sweet lychee, chilled over ice with a hint of fresh lime.
# What goes in:
→ 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
# Directions:
01 - Combine the drained lychees, lychee syrup, coconut milk, lime juice, and agave syrup 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 lychee-coconut mixture evenly over the ice in each glass.
04 - Top each drink with extra lychee fruit, lime slices, and fresh mint leaves if desired. Serve immediately while cold.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Ready in ten minutes flat including the time to find your blender in the back of the cupboard
- The tropical combo tastes like a vacation without the airport security lines
02 -
- Chilling the coconut milk overnight creates that incredible frothy layer that separates from the liquid like a dessert
- Canned lychees work way better than fresh because the syrup is the secret ingredient that ties everything together
03 -
- Chill your serving glasses in the freezer for ten minutes before pouring for restaurant worthy presentation
- The lime juice matters more than you think so do not skip it or the drink will taste flat and one note