By Sho @ Hungry for Thai
on
Jul 1st 2025 
Prep time
5 minutes
Cook time
5 minutes
Serves
1
Ingredients
Steps
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How to Make Lychee Lemonade:
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Add the lychee syrup, lemon juice, and honey to a glass. Stir to combine.
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Fill the glass with ice.
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Slowly pour in the soda water to create a nice layered effect.
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Add 2–3 lychees into the glass.
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Garnish with thin lemon slices and fresh mint on top.
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Nutritional info
% of daily valueCalorie Breakdown
Protein
2 cal
Fat
2 cal
Carbs
224 cal
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Need something to cool down for this summer? A seriously good lychee lemonade for the perfect afternoon beverage — or even as a fun base for cocktails and matcha drinks.
This lychee lemonade is bright, refreshing, and bursting with tropical flavors!
It features fresh lemons and sweet lychees for a unique, colorful twist on classic homemade lemonade.
It’s the perfect way to stay cool and quench your thirst on a hot summer day.
Lychee Lemonade (also known as Litchi Lemonade) is a delicious and refreshing spin on the traditional lemonade recipe, made even better with the addition of lychees.
You can use fresh, frozen, or canned lychees to whip up this easy and tasty drink anytime!
What is Lychee Lemonade?
Lychee Lemonade combines the delicate, floral flavor of lychee with the bright, zesty tang of fresh lemon or lime.
Some people even call it a lychee lemonade mocktail because it feels fancy and festive without any alcohol.
It’s a total game-changer for summer sipping!
What You'll Need
- Canned Lychees + Syrup or Fresh Lychees — adds sweet, floral lychee flavor
- Fresh lemon or Lime Juice — gives bright, tangy freshness
- Chilled Soda or Sparkling Water — adds a refreshing fizz
- Honey (optional) — balances the tartness (adjust for less sweetness)
- Ice — keeps it cool and crisp
- Mint & Lemon Slices — make it pretty and add a fresh aroma
Why You’ll Love This Lychee Lemonade — Refreshing Summer Drink Recipe 💗
✅ Sweet, tangy, and super refreshing
✅ Easy to make with simple ingredients
✅ Looks colorful and Instagram-worthy
✅ Perfect for summer parties or picnics
✅ Customizable — add matcha, strawberries, or herbs
✅ Works great as a mocktail or cocktail base
✅ Family-friendly and fun to drink
How to Make Lychee Lemonade
- Mix the lychee syrup, fresh lemon juice, and honey in a glass.
- Fill with ice.
- Pour in soda water slowly to layer the colors.
- Drop in a couple of lychees.
- Garnish with mint and lemon slices.
That’s it! Simple, pretty, and absolutely delicious.
Variations to Try
✅ Pink Lychee Lemonade — Add a splash of grenadine or strawberry puree for a gorgeous pink hue.
✅ Matcha Lychee Lemonade — Stir in a teaspoon of matcha for an energizing twist.
✅ Strawberry Lychee Lemonade — Blend strawberries with lychee syrup for a fruity boost.
✅ Meadow Gold Lychee Lemonade — Use high-quality lychee juice (like Meadow Gold brand) for a richer flavor.
What to Serve With Lychee Lemonade
Looking for perfect pairings? Here are some ideas:
🥗 Starter: Fresh spring rolls with peanut sauce
🥩 Main Course: Grilled Teriyaki Chicken or beef fried rice
🍛 Side Dish: A crisp cucumber salad
🍰 Dessert: Coconut jelly or mango sticky rice or gluten free strawberry shortcake - each one is a perfect match for a warm day!
🍋✨ Lychee Lemonade — Sweet, Tangy, and Perfect for Summer! 🌸🧊
Lychee Lemonade is more than just a drink — it’s a sweet, tangy, floral refresher that instantly perks up your day.
Whether you’re chilling by the pool, enjoying a picnic, or simply needing a quick pick-me-up, this lychee lemonade is sure to hit the spot.
Plus, it’s easy to whip up and looks super photogenic!
If you’re looking for a colorful, refreshing drink that brightens your day, you have to try this recipe! 💕
FAQs
It can be — lychees are packed with antioxidants, and fresh lemon juice adds vitamin C. Just go easy on the added sugar.
Yes! Mix everything except the soda water, then add the fizz right before serving.
It’s floral, juicy, and delicately sweet — a bit like a cross between a grape and a rose.
If you love refreshing drinks that are fun, fruity, and a little bit fancy, you’re going to adore this lychee lemonade recipe.
It’s easy to customize, Instagram-worthy, and guaranteed to brighten your day.
Go ahead — give your summer a pink, sparkling boost!
Tips
- Taste before adding sweetener — lychee syrup is already sweet, so you might need only a tiny bit of honey for a not too sweet lychee lemonade.
- Freeze some lychee fruits to use as ice cubes — they’ll chill your drink without watering it down.
- For a lychee lemonade relax style, infuse with a bit of chamomile or lavender tea.
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