- Total: 12 min
- Prep: 7 min
- Cook: 5 min
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 2 servings
- Nutritional Analysis Per Serving (Serving Size: 1 of 2 servings)
Calories: 528
Total Fat: 0 g
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 118 g
Dietary Fiber: 2 g
Sugar: 108 g
Protein: 2 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Sodium: 13 mg
- 4 long thin slices fresh ginger
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 English cucumbers, plus extra slices for garnish
- 1/2 cup sake
- 1/4 cup lychee juice, plus lychees for garnish
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- Prepare the ginger simple syrup by mixing the ginger slices with 1 cup water and 1 cup sugar in a small saucepan, then simmer until the sugar fully dissolves. Allow it to cool down. Peel the cucumbers and slice half of one into thin pieces. Blend the remaining 1 1/2 cucumbers until smooth. In a cocktail shaker, add the sake, blended cucumber, ginger syrup, and lychee juice. Shake well to mix everything together, then pour into glasses filled with ice. Garnish with lychee fruits and cucumber slices for a refreshing touch.
Imagine sipping this delightful Cucumber Lychee Sake cocktail, crafted by celebrity chef Tyler Florence a refreshing fusion of crisp cucumber, sweet lychee, and smooth sake that screams summer perfection. Ready in just 12 minutes, it's your ticket to effortless elegance, whether for a cozy date night or a lively gathering. Whip it up and transport your taste buds to a tropical paradise![1][3][5][7]
Dive into the magic of the ingredients: 4 long thin slices of fresh ginger deliver a zesty warmth to cut through the sweetness; 1 cup water and 1 cup sugar form a versatile simple syrup (infuse longer for bolder kick!); 2 English cucumbers bring cool, hydrating purityreserve slices to rim glasses for stunning flair; 1/2 cup sake adds silky rice wine depth; and 1/4 cup lychee juice with whole lychees pours in exotic tropical bliss.[1]
At 528 calories per serving (mostly from 118g carbs and 108g sugars), it's an indulgent treat with zero fat or cholesterol, plus a fiber boost from cucumbers. No fancy gear neededjust a saucepan, peeler, blender, and shaker for kitchen magic.[original]
Level up your Cucumber Lychee Sake: Top with soda for fizz, muddle in mint for herbaceous pop, or chill overnight for intensified vibes. Serve in frosty martini glasses to beat the heat. Tyler Florence's fresh-first philosophy shinesgrab firm English cukes for peak crunch![2][5][7][8]
Breakdown: 7-min prep (syrup ahead, stores a week in fridge) + 5-min cook, yielding 2 perfect servings. Double for crowds!
Categories: Cocktails, Beverages, Summer Drinks, Fusion Recipes
