Coconut Lychee Margarita Mocktail
A luxuriously creamy yet refreshing non-alcoholic cocktail combining sweet lychee, coconut milk, and lime in a salt-rimmed glass for a tropical vacation experience without leaving home.
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh or canned lychees drained (reserve 2 tablespoons syrup if using canned)
- 1/2 cup coconut milk full-fat for creamier texture
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice approximately 2 limes
- 1 tablespoon simple syrup or agave nectar adjust to taste
- 1 cup ice plus extra for serving
- 2 tablespoons lime zest
- 2 tablespoons coconut flakes unsweetened
- Coarse salt for rimming glasses
- Lime wheels and whole lychees for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the glass rims by mixing lime zest, coconut flakes, and salt on a small plate. Run a lime wedge around the rim of each glass, then dip into the mixture to coat. Set aside to dry slightly.
- Blend the lychees in a blender or food processor until smooth. If using canned lychees, add the reserved syrup for additional sweetness and flavor.
- Combine the lychee puree, coconut milk, lime juice, and simple syrup in a cocktail shaker. Shake vigorously for about 15 seconds to fully integrate the coconut milk with other ingredients.
- Add ice to the shaker and shake again for another 20-30 seconds until the mixture is well-chilled and slightly frothy.
- Fill the prepared glasses with fresh ice and strain the mocktail mixture over the ice.
- Garnish each glass with a lime wheel and a whole lychee on a cocktail pick. For extra flair, sprinkle a few coconut flakes on top.
- Serve immediately while cold and frothy for the best taste experience and texture.
Notes
- For the best flavor, use full-fat coconut milk rather than light versions, which can make the drink watery.
- If using fresh lychees, you may need to add an extra tablespoon of simple syrup to compensate for the sweetness in canned syrup.
- This mocktail can be batch-prepared up to the point of adding ice – store the mixture in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours and shake with ice just before serving.
- For a slushy version, freeze the lychees before blending and use less ice in the shaker.
- Create a “mocktail bar” by providing the base mixture and various garnish options so guests can customize their drinks.