Lychee Martini
The Lychee Martini is a popular, modern cocktail that blends the sweet, floral flavor of lychee fruit with vodka and often a touch of vermouth or lychee liqueur. Originating in the late 20th century, likely in cosmopolitan cities like New York or Hong Kong, it has become a staple in trendy bars worldwide for its exotic and refreshing profile.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This cocktail is primarily a source of simple carbohydrates from added sugars and the fruit itself, with negligible protein or fat. A typical serving contains roughly 150-200 calories, coming almost entirely from alcohol and sugar.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 170 kcal |
| Protein | 0.2 g |
| Carbs | 15 g |
| Fat | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0.5 g |
| Sugar | 14 g |
| Sodium | 5 mg |
| Vitamin C | 4 mg |
| Potassium | 80 mg |
| Copper | 0.03 mg |
| Manganese | 0.02 mg |
| Phosphorus | 10 mg |
| Magnesium | 4 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.1 mg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.01 mg |
Per 1 cocktail (approx. 120 ml) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, the Lychee Martini represents a fusion of Eastern flavors with a classic Western cocktail format, symbolizing globalization in mixology. Nutritionally, while it offers a small amount of vitamin C from the lychee, it is best enjoyed as an occasional treat due to its alcohol and sugar content.
