Lychee - My Favorite Exotic Fruit

You'll probably almost never see fresh lychees unless you go to an Asian market when they are in season, typically during the summer months. Lychees from a can actually taste delicious easten as is. You can also use it for a variety of desserts. Spoon it over ice cream or sherbet or incorporate it with gelatin desserts or puddings. The lychee juice is sweet and refreshing, especially on the rocks!

Canned lychees can be found at most Asian grocery stores, and they are very cheap at about $1.50 or less per can.

1 cup pineapple chunks
1 cup sliced bananas
1 cup mangos
1 cup mandarin oranges
1 cup strawberries
1 cup of blueberries
1 cup of seedless grapes
1 cups of fresh or canned lychees
3 sprigs of fresh mint
2 cups orange juice
1/2 cup of lychee liqueur

Make sure fruit are cut in to bite size pieces.

Place into a large bowl and carefully toss until thoroughly mixed. Chill and serve cold. Enjoy!






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This is a refreshing dessert that will surely be a hit at any dinner party or potluck. When I was growing up, my mom used to make this all the time especially during family get-togethers (which was ALL the time:)

All you need is a can of lychees and a packet of Chinese almond jelly, found at most Asian supermarkets.

Follow the directions on the packet (just like making regular Jello).

As soon as the jelly is congealed (after a few hours or overnight) cut in to small squares and place in a large bowl. Add a can of lychees, including juice, and add some ice cubes if desired. This should always be served cold.

If you ask me, this is the best way to enjoy a lychee. What could be better than an ice cold martini with luscious exotic lychees in it? It's extremely simple to make and you will definitely want more than one drink. Danger! Danger! This drink is very addicting. Better to make this at home as it costs $12-15 at a bar, if they even have it!

What You Will Need

Ice cubes
3 ounces vodka
1/2 ounce lychee syrup*
splash of vermouth
2 lychees, for garnish

*available at most Asian markets

What To Do Next

Fill a cocktail shaker ice. Add vodka, lychee juice and vermouth. Shake until chilled. Pour into 2 martini glasses and garnish with lychees. Cheers!

This is the simplest, easiest recipe for a refreshing, exotic dessert!

Take one 20 ounce can of lychees. Drain the juice. You can save it for later...it makes an awesome ice cold drink.

Place lychees on a nonstick cookie sheet and freeze for about 2 hours before serving.

That's it! Enjoy!