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Sakura Lychee Cocktail

Sakura Lychee Cocktail: A Refreshing Springtime Delight

Discover the enchanting flavors of spring with a Non-Alcoholic Sakura Lychee Cocktail, combining sakura flowers and lychee for a refreshing mocktail.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2 glasses
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Fusion, Japanese
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cocktail Base
  • 1 cup Salt Pickled Sakura Flowers Rinse to avoid excess saltiness.
  • 1 cup Warm Water Used to rehydrate the sakura flowers.
  • 2 tablespoons Sakura Powder Adjust to taste for stronger flavor.
  • 1 cup Filtered Water Acts as the base for mixing.
For the Sweetness
  • 1 cup Canned Lychees in Syrup or Juice Fresh lychees can be used when in season.
For the Fizz
  • 1 cup Sparkling Water or Tonic Water Use tonic for a slightly bitter note.
For Serving
  • 2 cups Ice To keep the cocktail chilled.
Garnish
  • 2 pieces Rehydrated Sakura Flowers For a pretty touch.
  • 2 pieces Lychee on a Toothpick A charming finishing touch.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Cocktail Glasses
  • Paper Towel
  • long spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large bowl, combine warm water with salt-pickled sakura flowers and soak for 10 to 15 minutes. Rinse under cold water to remove excess salt.
  2. In a separate bowl, mix sakura powder with filtered water until smooth. This will be the floral base.
  3. Fill cocktail glasses with ice cubes to chill.
  4. Pour sakura mixture over the ice, then add 1/4 cup of lychee syrup or juice to each glass. Stir gently.
  5. Top each glass with sparkling water or tonic water to enhance fizziness.
  6. Garnish with rehydrated sakura flowers and a lychee on a toothpick. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1glassCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 1gSodium: 50mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Rinse salt-pickled sakura flowers thoroughly to prevent saltiness. Adjust the sweetness to your preference and enjoy immediately for the best taste and fizz.

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