Lychee Margarita

Looking for a refreshing twist on a classic margarita? This lychee margarita is fruity, floral, and just the right amount of tropical. It's the kind of drink that feels like a vacation in a glass. Plus, it's perfect for summer parties, at-home happy hours, or just your regular night, except you're craving something a little different! 

You'll love this lychee margarita

It's delicious. It’s a unique twist on a margarita that feels tropical and layered with sweet, tangy, and floral notes.

It's so easy to make. All you need is a can of lychees and a few home bar essentials to make this fruity margarita! 

It's perfect for your summer parties. You can easily make this cocktail in small batches, but it's also perfect to make as a large pitcher for parties! 

Ingredients

Tequila. A blanco tequila works best to let the lychee flavor shine.

Triple Sec. You can also use Cointreau or another orange liqueur.

Fresh Lime Juice. Fresh is always best when it comes to citrus juices in cocktails! 

Lychee Juice. I take canned lychee fruit in juice and blend it until smooth, and run that through a fine mesh strainer to easily get lychee juice! The straining makes it more of a juice versus a lychee puree. If you want your lychee juice to be really smooth, I recommend putting it through a double strain. 

How to make a lychee margarita

1. Rim your glass with salt or sugar if desired. Use a lime wedge to wet the rim and dip into your garnish of choice.
2. In a cocktail shaker, combine tequila, Triple Sec, fresh lime juice, lychee juice, and syrup (if using). Fill with ice.
3. Shake vigorously until chilled. You’ll know it’s ready when the shaker feels frosty.
4. Double strain into a glass filled with fresh ice to ensure your drink is silky and free of pulp or ice shards.
5. Garnish with a slice of lime, a fresh lychee fruit, or even a few jalapeño slices for a spicy contrast.

Substitutions and variations

• No lychee juice? Blend the fruit from a can of lychees in juice and strain. This DIY method works perfectly.
• Want a spicier option? Add jalapeño slices for a bold, spicy version.
• Prefer it sweeter? Add a touch of simple syrup or lychee syrup to boost the fruitiness.
• Make it a raspberry margarita by muddling in fresh berries for a floral-fruity fusion.
• No Triple Sec? Use another orange liqueur or a splash of orange juice.
• Like it stronger? Add a bit more tequila and shake with extra ice.

Garnish ideas

• A lime wedge or slice of lime on the rim.
• A whole lychee fruit skewered on a cocktail pick.
• Fresh jalapeño slices for a spicy-sweet combo.
• Edible flowers to play up the floral notes of the drink.
• A sugar or salt rim, depending on your preference.

How to make a pitcher of lychee margaritas

Need to whip up drinks for a crowd? Here's how to batch this cocktail for a group (makes about 6 servings):

• 12 oz tequila
• 6 oz Triple Sec
• 6 oz fresh lime juice
• 9 oz lychee juice
• Optional: 2–3 tablespoons simple syrup or lychee syrup

Mix everything in a large pitcher with lots of fresh ice. Stir well and keep cold until ready to serve. Pour into glasses and garnish individually.

FAQs

What is lychee margarita?

A lychee margarita is a tropical twist on a classic margarita, made with lychee juice or lychee syrup instead of the usual sweetener. It features the floral, fruity taste of lychee paired with lime, tequila, and an orange liqueur.

Does tequila go with lychee?

Absolutely. Blanco tequila or silver tequila works beautifully with lychee’s light, fragrant sweetness, creating a refreshing twist on your go-to margarita. The combo delivers the best of both worlds: boozy and tropical.

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