Here is my newest fave- and one that we just served at Baby Knox's Christening. We loved it because it was floral-ly, slightly sweet, crisp, reminded us of spring and was super easy to make for a crowd! You can buy the lychees canned in almost any oriental grocery store. Cheers.
Lychee Champagne Cocktail
(or the Knox your Ksox off cocktail!)
1 can lychee in syrup
1 bottle champagne or prosseco
mint leaves (optional)
Pour 1 oz lychee syrup and 1 lychee fruit into a champagne glass. Top with champagne or prosseco and add a mint leaf if you like (I chose not to). Repeat many, many times. Enjoy!
(not my pic, but the general idea)
These drinks are super easy and provide just a little bit of interest over plain ol'champs....really fine in my book anyway! Also, the lychee fruit is something of a conversation peice. People weren't sure if they were edible (they are) or if I had taken them home from the hospital with me (I did not!). They look weird but are delicious and actually quite common in Asian cuisine. I think it is sophisticated and lovely.
Speaking of Knox's Christening, here is a picture of the event. We all had a great time and the little angel, little Saint Knox (the priest's words not mine) was heavenly!
