Coconut Lychee Iced Drink (Printable)

Creamy coconut and sweet lychee blended with lime, served over ice for a refreshing tropical cooler ready in just 10 minutes.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Fruit & Juice

01 - 1 cup canned lychees in syrup, drained (reserve syrup)
02 - 1/4 cup lychee syrup (from the can)
03 - 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

→ Coconut

04 - 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk (chilled)

→ Sweetener

05 - 1–2 teaspoons agave syrup or simple syrup, to taste

→ Other

06 - 1 cup ice cubes
07 - Lychee fruit and lime slices, for garnish (optional)
08 - Fresh mint leaves, for garnish (optional)

# How-To Steps:

01 - Combine the drained lychees, lychee syrup, coconut milk, lime juice, and agave syrup (if using) in a blender. Blend until smooth and frothy.
02 - Fill two tall glasses with ice cubes.
03 - Pour the blended mixture over the ice in each glass.
04 - Garnish with extra lychee fruit, lime slices, and mint leaves if desired. Serve immediately while chilled.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Tastes like an expensive tropical resort drink without leaving your kitchen
  • Comes together in under ten minutes with ingredients you can keep in your pantry
02 -
  • Chilling your coconut milk beforehand makes all the difference between a refreshing drink and a lukewarm disappointment.
  • The blender creates a wonderful foam on top, just like a fancy cafe drink, so do not over-blend or you will lose that texture.
03 -
  • Blend everything first, then taste before adding any extra sweetener.
  • Use frozen lychees instead of ice cubes for a more intense fruit flavor.

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