Lychee juice has become my secret weapon when my skin looks a bit dull. This refreshing drink has been my go-to solution for brightening my complexion and boosting my energy naturally.
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Lychee juice recipe
Lychee juice, also known as litchi juice, is a refreshing beverage made from lychee fruits from Southeast Asia. The juice is characterized by its sweet, floral flavor and is often enjoyed chilled.
These little fruits are packed with a bunch of benefits. It is rich in vitamin C, antioxidants, and natural sugars. enhance overall health while providing a refreshing and flavorful drink, especially for the summer. It may also reduce cancer risk due to its polyphenol antioxidants, improve liver health, and reduce the risk of stroke and heart disease.
This juice should be consumed in moderation. It may cause health risks, especially for undernourished children. A compound in lychee juice can lower blood sugar.
The juice can be consumed alone, used as a base for smoothies, or incorporated into cocktails and desserts. Its unique flavor makes it a favorite for those seeking a tropical, exotic drink.
I added orange to the recipe to have a tangy flavor. Here’s how to make Orange Lychee Juice – my favorite juice for a stronger immune system:
Orange Lychee Juice Recipe
Nutrition
Ingredients
- 8 – 10 fresh lychee (peeled and pitted) or 1/3 cup canned lychee juice
- ½ cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1 – 2 tsp simple syrup agave nectar, or honey
- Ice cubes
- Orange slices for garnish
- 1 – 2 whole lychees for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a blender, blend the lychee flesh with 1-2 tablespoons of water until smooth.
- Strain the puree through a fine-mesh sieve, pressing on the solids to extract as much juice as possible.
- In a glass, combine the prepared lychee juice and fresh orange juice.
- Taste the mixture, starting with 1 teaspoon, and stir well until dissolved.
- Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the sparkling lychee citrus mixture over the ice.
- Garnish each glass with a fresh orange slice or a whole lychee.
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If you don’t like the taste of this Lychee Fruit Juice, you can opt for other drinks that are high in Vitamin C like Guava Juice or Orange Mango Juice.
Pairing suggestions
Lychee Orange Juice can be served with a variety of foods. Here are some ideas:
- Breakfast Options:
- Scrambled Eggs on Toast pair beautifully with the sweetness of lychee orange juice. They create a well-balanced breakfast.
- Oatmeal offers a nutritious start to the day.
- Snacks and Light Meals:
- Yogurt or Cottage Cheese can be enjoyed alongside the juice for a refreshing snack.
- Fruit Salad enhances the juice’s flavors.
- Salads like avocado salad or fruit salad with greens pair perfectly with the juice.
- Main Dishes:
- Grilled or roasted chicken served with lychee orange juice allows the juice’s sweetness to complement the savory flavors beautifully.
- Pork or Fish Tacos’ zesty flavors are offset by the sweet and tangy notes of the juice.
Variations
Besides orange, you can mix the lychee with other fruits and ingredients:
- Tropical version
- Include lychee juice (50%), calamansi juice (20%), and pineapple juice (30%).
- Blend for a refreshing tropical drink
- Lychee Slushie
- Add 1.5 cups of lychee brine, 3 lychees, ice.
- Freeze the brine and lychees for 1-2 hours,
- Blend until slushy
- Litchi Lemonade
- Add 12-15 lychees, 3.5 cups water, juice of 1 lemon, sugar to taste.
- Blend lychees to make a puree, mix with water and lemon juice
- Serve over ice
- Coconut Lychee Blend
- Add lychee juice (60%), coconut water (40%)
- Blend the mixture
- Garnish with mint leaves and serve
- Rose-Infused Lychee Juice combines fresh lychee juice, rose water, simple syrup, and filtered water
- Sparkling Variations add an effervescent dimension to lychee juice. You can add to the base lychee juice with soda water, sparkling water, sprite, or coconut sparkling water.
- Alcoholic Version adds 1 – 1.5 oz of vodka or white rum.