Litchi Juice (Lychee Juice)
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
3
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Calories
70 kcal
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Course
Drinks
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Cuisine
International
Litchi Juice (Lychee Juice)
Description
Litchi Juice (Lychee Juice) uses peeled and pitted fresh lychees blended to a smooth puree. Sometimes a small amount of water is added during blending to aid smoothness. The puree retains some small bits of fruit for a natural texture. Mixing the puree with room temperature or cold water, raw or white sugar, and freshly squeezed lemon juice balances sweetness and acidity, creating a bright, fruity drink.
The juice can be served immediately poured over ice cubes and garnished with optional fresh mint leaves or lemon slices to enhance freshness and appearance. The lemon juice adds a tang that complements the lychee's natural sweetness but can be omitted for a milder flavor. Using cold water or refrigerating the juice before serving keeps it cool without needing large quantities of ice.
Adjust sugar to taste depending on the sweetness of the lychees used and personal preference. The juice is best made with ripe, juicy lychees for optimal flavor.
Ingredients
- 12 to 15 lychee (litchi)
- 3.5 cup water at room temperature or cold
- 1 lemon - large size or 2 small to medium-size lemons
- 2 to 3 tablespoons raw sugar or white sugar, add as needed
- mint for garnish as required - optional, leaves
- lemon for garnish, as required - optional, slices
- ice cubes as required - optional
Instructions
- Remove the leathery skin of the lychee fruit.
- Remove the fleshy pulp with a paring knife or with clean fingers and discard the seeds.
- In a blender, put all the lychee fruit pulp and make a smooth and fine puree of without adding any water. If needed, you can add in a few tablespoons of water while blending.
- Tiny unblended bits and pieces are alright in the puree.
- In a jar, add the lychee puree, water and sugar. Halve the lemon and extract the juice from them directly in the jar using a lemon squeezer or press.
- Mix and stir until the sugar dissolves.
- Pour litchi juice in glasses topped with some ice cubes if you like.
- Serve Lychee Juice immediately.
- While serving, you can garnish Litchi Juice with few mint leaves or lemon slices.
Notes
- Use fresh, ripe lychees for the best juice flavor.
- Cold water can be used if you prefer not to add ice cubes to the juice.
- You may refrigerate the prepared juice for a few hours and serve chilled later.
- Adjust sugar quantity according to sweetness preference.
- Omit lemon juice if you prefer a less tangy taste.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 3Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 70 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 70kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 16mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 132mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 93IU | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) | 1mg | |
| Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) | 1mg | |
| Vitamin B3 (Niacin) | 1mg | |
| Vitamin B6 | 1mg | |
| Vitamin C | 48mg | 53% |
| Vitamin E | 1mg | |
| Vitamin K | 1µg | |
| Calcium | 25mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B9 (Folate) | 12µg | |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 11mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 20mg | |
| Zinc | 1mg |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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