Spritz up your sparkling with juicy lychees topped with refreshing mint leaves for a summer splash

Lychee & Mint Fizz

Ingredients

• 20 fresh lychees, peeled, stones removed
• 1 tablespoon caster sugar
• 1/3 cup fresh mint leaves, torn
• 185ml (3/4 cup) gin 
• Crushed ice, to serve
• Chilled sparkling water, to serve
• 185ml (3/4 cup) gin (for some punch)

Method

1. Divide the lychee and sugar among four 200ml-capacity serving glasses. Use a cocktail muddling stick or the end of a rolling pin to gently pound the lychee mixture until coarsely crushed.
2. Add the mint. Pour over the gin.Top with the crushed ice and sparkling water.

ENJOY