Raspberry Lychee Gin Spritz

The Raspberry Lychee Gin Spritz is a fruit-forward and refreshing cocktail that marries floral Empress Gin with the tart richness of raspberry and the delicate sweetness of lychee. Finished with a splash of Prosecco, it’s light, bubbly, and beautifully balanced for warm-weather sipping.

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Tasting Notes

This Raspberry Lychee Gin Spritz delivers a balance of delicate fruit, soft botanicals, and gentle bubbles. The Empress Gin brings subtle herbal notes and striking color, while Chambord adds depth with rich raspberry flavor. Raspberry purée and lychee juice add a light sweetness and floral lift without overwhelming the palate. Prosecco finishes it with a crisp, sparkling texture that keeps the drink light. The result is refreshing, fruity, and slightly floral with a smooth, clean finish. Each sip carries layers of bright berry and floral hints supported by the gin’s natural botanicals and the gentle fizz of the sparkling wine.

Equipment and Glassware

To make this Raspberry Lychee Gin Spritz, you’ll need a cocktail shaker for blending the ingredients and a jigger for accurate measurement of the small-volume ingredients like lychee juice and raspberry purée. A bar spoon may be used to help layer or mix gently after topping with Prosecco. A fine strainer can help remove any raspberry purée seeds or pulp if desired. Serve the drink in a highball glass that allows room for crushed ice and a sparkling finish. A metal or reusable straw makes it easier to sip through the crushed ice without disrupting the bubbles on top.

Ingredients

• 1.5 oz Empress Gin
• 0.5 oz Chambord
• 0.25 oz raspberry purée
• 0.25 oz lychee juice
• 0.5 oz simple syrup
• 2 oz Prosecco

Instructions

• In a shaker, combine Empress Gin, Chambord, raspberry purée, lychee juice, and simple syrup with ice.
• Shake vigorously for 20 seconds.
• Fill a highball glass with crushed ice.
• Strain the mixture into the glass.
• Top with Prosecco and serve.

Pro Tips

• Use fresh or high-quality frozen raspberries for a smoother purée
• Empress Gin’s color changes with citrus—avoid lemon or lime if you want to keep the purple hue
• Chill your glass beforehand for a longer-lasting cold drink
• Add Prosecco gently to avoid flattening the bubbles
• A fine mesh strainer helps remove pulp from the purée
• Use lychee juice from canned lychees in syrup if fresh isn’t available
• Garnish with a skewered lychee or mint sprig for added aroma
• For a stronger fizz, top with chilled soda water in addition to Prosecco
• Keep simple syrup ratio low to avoid overpowering the natural fruit notes
• Always pour over crushed ice to keep the drink refreshing and dilute gradually

When to Serve

The Raspberry Lychee Gin Spritz is best suited for brunches, bridal showers, and spring or summer gatherings. Its light sparkle and delicate fruit profile make it ideal for daytime occasions. It’s also a great choice for garden parties or events where the visual presentation of cocktails adds to the experience. Thanks to its floral notes and gentle sweetness, it works well as a pre-dinner drink or an afternoon refreshment. If you’re looking for a drink that’s lightly fruity and easy to sip without being too sweet or heavy, this one fits the occasion with both flavor and looks.

Which Liquor Brands to Choose

Gin

• Empress 1908 Gin
• Hendrick’s Lunar
• The Botanist
• Malfy Gin Rosa

Raspberry Liqueur

• Chambord
• Mathilde Framboise
• Giffard Framboise

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