Lychee Mojito
“This lightly sweet and minty delight is pure summer bliss, with fresh lychee, lime, notes of jasmine flavors, and a crisp green tea.”—Victoria Lam, co-owner and master bobarista, Tea Street
Ingredients
- 2 tsp. loose leaf jasmine green tea
- 1 lime
- 4 sprigs of mint
- 4 fresh lychees (Find lychees at Asian markets around Denver)
- ¼ cup lychee juice
- sugar (to taste)
Directions
- Using 16 oz. of filtered water, brew the tea between 170 and 180 degrees for 3 to 5 minutes.
- In a shaker, muddle the mint, squeeze half a lime, add the lychee juice and sugar to taste. Add ice and pour the cooled tea into the shaker. Mix it all together.
- Peel and dice the lychees and place into a glass. Pour the tea mixture over the lychee to fill glass. Garnish with a slice of lime. For extra tang, zest the lime before slicing it. Enjoy!