Lychee sorbet cocktail
This lychee sorbet cocktail blends canned lychees, sugar and fresh mint into a silky frozen sorbet, then tops it with sparkling wine and raspberries for an elegant drink. The Thermomix mixes the lychees into a velvety puree in seconds, while its cooling function delivers the ideal sorbet texture without an ice cream maker.
About this recipe
Lychee sorbet cocktail Thermomix TM7 is the show-stopping drink your next party needs. This recipe transforms canned lychees and sugar into a silky, frosty sorbet, then crowns it with sparkling wine and fresh raspberries for a cocktail that fizzes, melts and refreshes all at once. Searching for easy cocktail recipes with an all-in-one kitchen machine? This one delivers: the TM7 mixes the lychees into a velvety puree in seconds, while the cooling function brings the base to the ideal sorbet consistency without an ice cream maker. The fresh mint adds a bright herbal note that lifts the floral sweetness of the lychee. Serve it as a welcome drink at a summer barbecue, a festive aperitif on New Year's Eve, or a romantic treat for two. It looks extravagant, yet the Thermomix TM7 does nearly all the work for you.
Preparation tips
- Chill the canned lychees in the refrigerator overnight before blending; the colder they are, the quicker the sorbet base reaches a scoopable, frosty consistency in the mixing bowl.
- Reserve a few whole lychees and raspberries from the ingredients to garnish the glasses; skewering them on a cocktail stick over the rim makes the drink look instantly festive.
- Pour the sparkling wine slowly over the sorbet just before serving so the fizz stays lively; stirring too vigorously melts the lychee base and dulls the bubbles.
Recipe variations
- Alcohol-free version: replace the sparkling wine with chilled sparkling elderflower cordial or alcohol-free bubbly. The lychee sorbet, mint and raspberries keep the drink just as festive, making it suitable for children and designated drivers.
- Festive winter variation: swap the raspberries for pomegranate seeds and add a drop of rose water to the lychee base. The result is an elegant ruby-flecked cocktail perfect for Christmas parties and New Year celebrations.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- The Thermomix mixes the canned lychees and sugar into a silky puree in seconds, giving the sorbet base a flawless foundation. [Multi-Function]
- Weighing the sugar directly in the mixing bowl with the TM7 guarantees the lychee base is balanced without any extra measuring cups to wash. [Built-in Scale]
- Grinding the fresh mint finely in the Thermomix releases its herbal oils, infusing the sorbet with bright flavour and no stringy leaves. [Multi-Function]
- The TM7 cooling mode chills the lychee mixture rapidly, so the sorbet reaches a scoopable texture faster than the freezer alone. [Time Savings]
- Whipping air into the sorbet base with the Thermomix butterfly whisk creates a lighter, creamier texture that melts slowly in the sparkling wine. [Multi-Function]
Ingredients
- canned lychees
- white sugar
- fresh mint
- sparkling wine
- fresh raspberries