Lychees are a delightful fruit which have a unique flavour and taste relished by all. They are sweet and tangy, incredibly juicy and have a jelly-like texture that’s great on the palate. Eating a juicy lychee can be a messy affair, with peeling off the hard skin and getting to the yummy interior. An easier way to experience the delicious taste of a ripe lychee is to drink lychee juice! Tasty, fresh and delectable, this is a great choice to accompany any snack or meal. Sparkling lychee juice is not only a great drink, but also nutritious as well.
- Lychees are rich in vitamin C, B complex and a variety of phytonutrient flavonoids.
- They also provide manganese, magnesium, copper, iron and folate, which help improve red blood cell count.
- Lychees are also rich in antioxidants which make them a great anti-aging choice.
- Lychees help maintain blood pressure reducing the risk of heart attacks.
- Drinking Lychees can help cool the body and improve overall health.
Sparkling lychee juice is great accompaniment to any meal whatever the occasion. It can also be used to whip up some delicious treats. Below are 2 mouth-watering recipes to try out. They’re sure to be an instant hit.
LYCHEE AND CHILLI SORBET
- Remove the seeds from a few chillies and chop them up finely.
- Take sparkling lychee juice in a large bowl.
- Add the finely chopped chillies into the lychee juice and mix.
- Now add a few crushed sprigs of mint to the mixture.
- Add a splash of rosewater and a few sliced Lychees.
- Mix well and pour into containers. Set in the freezer.
- This can be consumed in two ways. If you use popsicle molds, it’s a delicious popsicle.
- To make a sorbet, scrape the frozen mixture once every couple hours to obtain a nice frothy texture.
- Serve with a whole Chilli on the side.
GARDEN SALAD WITH LYCHEE 
- Chop up vegetables of choice including tomatoes, onions, lettuce, capsicum.
- Toss this with olive oil, olives, pickles and jalapeños for some heat.
- Set aside.
- Shred some well cooked chicken breast and add to the salad as well.
- For the lychee vinaigrette, boil some sparkling lychee juice and reduce until thick.
- Add some jalapeño seeds, and a dash of non-alcoholic wine.
- Reduce to get a sweet and sticky sauce.
- Add this to the salad and toss.