Lychee martinis are making a comeback – try this one with a twist
Looking to make something different to your go-to dry martini? Lychee martinis are going to be huge this year.
There’s nothing quite like mixing a cocktail as a treat at the end of the working week. Whether you love a spicy margarita, mojito or martini, there’s certainly a joy in crafting your ideal serve.
If you’re searching for inspiration for your next drink, lychee martinis are set to make a comeback in 2026. And, Michele Lombardi, head of bars at the Four Seasons Hotel London Tower Bridge, believes that the Gibson lychee martini will be trending. “The Gibson lychee martini hits the sweet spot between classic and contemporary and is poised to make the lychee martini en vogue again,” he explains. “The lychee’s delicate sweetness appeals to today’s drinkers without feeling gimmicky, bringing a touch of modernity and innovation while staying true to current martini trends and catering to the cocktail purists.”
Sound intriguing? Here’s how to make a Gibson lychee martini – so enjoy it now or bookmark this recipe for the end of Dry January…
Gibson lychee martini recipe
Ingredients
- 35ml vodka
- 10ml lychee liqueur
- 5ml Italicus bergamot
- 10ml white verjus
- 7.5ml fino sherry
- Fresh lychees (to garnish)
Method
- Chill your glassware
- Add ice to a mixing glass and pour over the martini ingredients
- Stir gently and smoothly using a bar spoon
- Strain into the chilled serving glass
- Garnish with the fresh lychee
Images: The Four Seasons
