Blood orange and lychee vodka martini with lychee-blueberry eyeballs
Orange and lychee is a combination most people don't think about, but they go together so well! Top the glass with a cocoa powder sugar rim to bring a hint of chocolate goodness. This drink also features lychee-blueberry "eyeballs" to add a fun spooky Halloween feel. Feel free to swap out the vodka for orange juice to make this a kid-friendly cocktail!
SERVES
2
Ingredients
For the Glass Rim
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 small wedge blood orange
Drink Mix
- 1/4 cup fresh blood orange juice
- 1/2 cup lychee juice or syrup (from a can)
- 6 ounces vodka
- 3-5 ice cubes
Directions
For the Lychee "Eyeballs"
- Insert a blueberry into each lychee (using a toothpick to keep in place if needed).
- Set aside until needed.
Rim the Glasses
- On a small plate, gently mix the sugar and cocoa powder and gently shake into a thin layer.
- Rub the orange wedge around the rim of two martini glasses and dip the rim in the sugar mixture. Set aside until needed.
Mix the Drink
- In a large cocktail shaker, combine the blood orange juice, lychee juice, vodka, and ice cubes. Shake until the mixture is thoroughly chilled, about 30 seconds.
- Carefully strain into the two martini glasses and garnish with two “lychee eyeballs” each. Serve immediately. Enjoy!
