Homemade Lychee Lemonade
Lychee lemonade is sweet, citrusy, and the ultimate refreshing drink for warm days. Canned lychees are blended, then combined with lemon juice and simple syrup. It's a classic lemonade with a tropical twist, and you'll love every sip of it!
Servings: 8
Calories: 105kcal
Ingredients
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 5 ¼ cups cold water divided
- 20 ounce can of lychee in syrup
- 1 ½ cup lemon juice fresh or bottled
Instructions
- Mkae the simple cyrup by adding ¼ cup water and sugar to a saucepan. Heat over low to dissolve the sugar.
- In a blender, puree the canned lychees with 1 cup of water until smooth. Strain the juice.
- In a pitcher, combine the lemon juice, remaining cold water, lychee juice, and simple syrup. Stir well. Serve over ice.
Notes
- For sweeter lemonade, add additional cooled simple syrup as desired.
- Straining the pureed lychee reduces chalkiness.
- Keep chilled for up to 3 days.
🌡️Storing
Store lychee lemonade in a glass pitcher with a cover. Keep it in the fridge for up to 3 days. Give it a good stir before serving, as the ingredients will separate over time.Leave a review or get more information on the recipe!
