Lychee syrup

Lychee is a fruit tree of the Sapindaceae family. We also sometimes call it "Chinese plum. " The evergreen tree is usually 10 to 30 metres tall (usually about 1

5). It contains a huge number of flowers, but only 3 to 15 fruits can develop on them. The rest simply crumble. The fruits themselves are small in size, reddish peel and light jelly-like flesh. They have a pleasant sweet taste and wine tinge.

Various culinary delights are made from lychee. Lychee berries are consumed separately, jam and compotes are created from them, and are used as a basis for jelly. Lychee syrup is especially popular. In addition to berries, it contains purified water and sugar. The content of the latter ranges from 40 to 80%.

Syrups are created according to a special recipe. Each manufacturer keeps it in the strictest secret. The leading company supplying its product worldwide is Monin. It has been operating for more than 100 years. The range includes a huge number of varieties. These include lychee syrup. It has a characteristic color of lychee fruits and is supplied in containers, whose volume usually does not exceed 1 liter.

Options for eating lychee syrup

The non-alcoholic drink is drunk in a wide variety of variations. For example, it is used solo. At the same time, the use of some fruits and berries is permissible: lychee, lime and strawberries. The syrup itself is good with both alcoholic and soft drinks. Take white rum or soda without gas, for example.

Lychee syrup is drunk for various ailments, such as colds. Alcoholic cocktails are created on its basis. The most famous among them are tundra libre and foxy lady shooter. For big company, you can make cucumber-basil lemonade in a jug.

Benefits and harms of lychee syrup

The drink, as we have noticed before, is used for colds. At your discretion, you can add it to hot tea, coffee or chocolate. The main contraindication when using it is individual intolerance. If it is found, we recommend that you consult your doctor for advice.