Spicy Lychee Martini
- Discovering Hospitality
- 2 days ago
- 1 min read

Let's add a fun twist to some classic Martini cocktails…
Here are a few creative takes on the Lychee Martini, depending on your vibe:
Spicy Lychee Martini
Add a bit of kick for a more adventurous sip.
Extras:
1–2 thin slices of fresh red chili (like Thai chili or jalapeño)
Optional: rim glass with chili salt
Modifications:
Muddle the chili slices in the shaker before adding the other ingredients.
Shake as usual, then fine strain to remove chili bits.
Garnish with a lychee and a chili slice for flair.
Herbal Lychee & Basil Martini
Super fresh, perfect for warm evenings.
Extras:
2–3 fresh basil leaves
Modifications:
Lightly muddle basil in the shaker before adding liquids.
Shake and fine strain.
Garnish with a small basil sprig or a floated basil leaf.
Tropical Lychee Tiki-Tini
A fun beachy riff with a hint of tiki vibes.
Extras:
0.5 oz pineapple juice
Dash of orgeat (almond syrup) or coconut cream
Modifications:
Add pineapple juice and orgeat/coconut cream to the base recipe.
Shake well and strain into a coupe or tiki glass.
Garnish with a pineapple wedge and lychee.