Sakura Lychee Fizz
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Sakura Lychee Fizz
Description
This cocktail or mocktail is built layers by starting with ice in a glass, pouring in cherry blossom and lychee syrups for a fragrant floral and tropical flavor base. The optional addition of lychee liqueur adds alcohol and complexity. Finally, chilled sparkling water is added to provide bubbles, keeping the drink light and fizzy. The preparation is simple, requiring no shaking, just layering ingredients.
The balance between the floral cherry blossom syrup and sweet lychee syrup creates a subtly sweet, aromatic profile. The sparkling water dilutes the syrups slightly while adding refreshing carbonation. This drink works well served immediately to maintain fizz and coldness. Garnishes of fresh lychee or cherry blossoms enhance the visual appeal and reinforce the flavor theme.
Ingredients
- ice
- 2 tablespoon cherry blossom syrup or to taste
- 1 tablespoon lychee syrup or to taste, or canned lychee syrup
- ½ oz lychee liqueur optional, Soho brand
- carbonated water chilled, sparkling
Instructions
- Add ice cubes to a glass.
- Pour in the cherry blossom syrup and lychee syrup.
- If using lychee liqueur, add it in.
- Top with carbonated/sparkling water and garnish with lychee and additional cherry blossom.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 82 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 82kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Sodium | 8mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 9mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Calcium | 2mg | 0% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.