Lychee Rose Gin Fizz: A Refreshing Floral Delight
If you’re in the mood for a cocktail that feels as luxurious as it tastes, the Lychee Rose Gin Fizz might be your next favorite. It’s a drink that brings together delicate lychee fruit, aromatic rose water, and the crisp botanical notes of gin—all topped with effervescent soda water for that perfect fizz.
I created this cocktail to capture the essence of an afternoon garden party. It’s light and refreshing, but also complex and interesting, with layers of floral and citrusy brightness. The lychee provides subtle sweetness, while the rose adds an elegant perfume without overpowering the drink.
Whether you’re hosting friends or treating yourself to a moment of calm, this gin-based floral cocktail is ideal for any occasion that calls for something special—and beautiful enough to impress on Instagram or Pinterest.
Ingredients You’ll Need
- 2 oz gin
- 1 oz lychee juice (from canned lychees or fresh if available)
- 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 oz simple syrup
- 2 drops rose water
- Soda water, to top
- Ice
- Dried rose petals or lychee for garnish
Ingredients Breakdown
- Gin (2 oz): Choose a floral-forward gin like Hendrick’s or The Botanist to complement the rose and lychee. The botanicals really bring out the aroma.
- Lychee Juice (1 oz): This sweet, exotic juice brings gentle fruitiness and a slight tropical vibe to the cocktail.
- Fresh Lemon Juice (0.5 oz): Adds brightness and balances the sweetness of the lychee and syrup.
- Simple Syrup (0.5 oz): A standard 1:1 ratio of sugar and water adds just enough sweetness without taking over the flavors.
- Rose Water (2 drops): Highly fragrant—less is more. Just a couple of drops add a luxurious floral note.
- Soda Water: Light and bubbly, it lifts the drink and makes it refreshing without adding calories or sweetness.
- Ice: Essential for chilling the drink and keeping it crisp.
- Garnish (optional): A few dried rose petals or a skewered lychee make for a stunning presentation.
Instructions
Step 1: In a cocktail shaker, add gin, lychee juice, fresh lemon juice, simple syrup, and 2 drops of rose water.
This blend creates the flavorful core of the cocktail. Be careful not to overdo the rose water—it’s potent.
Step 2: Fill the shaker with ice and shake for about 15 seconds until the mixture is well-chilled.
Shaking helps dilute and balance the flavors while giving you that ice-cold finish.
Step 3: Strain the cocktail into a highball or Collins glass filled with fresh ice.
A fine mesh strainer helps keep it smooth, especially if your lychee juice has pulp.
Step 4: Top with soda water and give it a gentle stir to integrate.
Don’t shake after adding soda—it’ll go flat and make a mess!
Step 5: Garnish with a few dried rose petals or a lychee fruit on a cocktail pick.
Presentation is key—this garnish adds both elegance and a hint of what’s inside the glass.
Ingredients
Method
- Add gin, lychee juice, lemon juice, simple syrup, and rose water to a shaker.
- Shake with ice for 15 seconds.
- Strain into a glass filled with fresh ice.
- Top with soda water.
- Garnish with rose petals or lychee.
Notes
Note 2: For an extra aromatic touch, rinse the glass with rose water before pouring in the drink.
The Lychee Rose Gin Fizz is a beautiful example of how you can layer gentle floral and fruity notes without overwhelming your palate. It’s the kind of drink that turns heads at a party but is simple enough to enjoy on a solo evening wind-down. If you’ve never tried rose in a cocktail before, this is a perfect introduction to its subtle elegance.