Salty Lychee Martini
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Salty Lychee Martini
Glass:
Photographed in an Urban Bar Verdot Small Martini Glass 12.5cl
| 1 1⁄2 fl oz | Hayman's London Dry Gin from freezer |
| 1 fl oz | Lustau Manzanilla Papirusa Sherry chilled |
| 1⁄2 fl oz | Lychee liqueur |
| 3 drop | Saline solution (20g sea salt to 80g water) or merest pinch of s |
| 3 drop | Rose water |
Prepare:
- Select and pre-chill a MARTINI GLASS.
- Prepare garnish of skewered lychee.
How to make:
- STIR all ingredients with ice.
- FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.
Garnish:
- Garnish with skewered lychee.
Allergens:
Recipe contains the following allergens:
- Manzanilla sherry - Sulphur Dioxide/Sulphites
Strength & taste guide:
No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Review:
Manzanilla sherry, from the coastal town of Sanlúcar de Barrameda, bolstered by saline solution, provides the salty fortified wine element of this lychee-flavoured Gin Martini.
Variations/similar cocktails:
History:
Created by yours truly in July 2026.
Nutrition:
One serving of Salty Lychee Martini contains 140 calories
Alcohol content:
- 1.5 standard drinks
- 22.74% alc./vol. (45.49° proof)
- 20.5 grams of pure alcohol
- More Aperitivo/aperitif cocktails
- More Fruity (e.g. Pornstar Martini) cocktails
- More Martini-style cocktails
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