Lychee, Yuzu & Passionfruit Christmas Spritz

Servings

4 cocktails

Calories

180

Cuisine

Asian Fusion

Category

Drinks & Cocktails

A light, tropical Christmas cocktail made for a hot Australian summer. Sweet lychee and passionfruit are balanced with fresh yuzu and sparkling wine, creating a refreshing drink with distinctly Asian flavours. Served over plenty of ice with fresh mint and lychees, it looks beautifully festive without being heavy or overly sweet.

Ingredients

    Makes 4 cocktails

    • 120 ml lychee liqueur
    • 80 ml yuzu juice
    • 120 ml lychee syrup, from tinned lychees
    • Pulp of 2 passionfruit
    • 500 ml chilled Prosecco or sparkling wine
    • 200 ml chilled soda water
    • Ice
    • 8 tinned lychees
    • Fresh mint
    • Lime or yuzu slices, to garnish
    • Pomegranate seeds, optional for a festive red touch

    Directions

    1. Make the tropical base: Combine the lychee liqueur, yuzu juice, lychee syrup and passionfruit pulp in a jug.
    2. Prepare the glasses: Fill four large wine or spritz glasses generously with ice. Add two lychees to each glass.
    3. Pour: Divide the lychee and passionfruit mixture between the glasses.
    4. Add the bubbles: Top each glass with chilled Prosecco and a splash of soda water. Stir gently.
    5. Garnish: Finish with fresh mint, a slice of lime or yuzu and a scattering of pomegranate seeds.