You know the scene — it's Friday and the lychee martinis won’t stop coming. Your team’s halfway through a case of sticky lychees and spirits are dipping (behind the bar, that is). Or you’re staring down a summer menu brief thinking, 'Is there a way to do this lychee spec with a bit more punch and a lot less faff?'
Stop digging through tins and wrestling with syrup jars. Here’s your shortcut: Vedrenne Liqueur de Litchi (Lychee) 700ml 15%. It’s the fruit liqueur equivalent of getting a new ice machine mid-service — works every time, no drama.
Quick Win: The Bottle You Want + What to Make
Crack a bottle of Vedrenne Litchi and skip the prep. It’s proper French fruit liqueur, clear and aromatic. Why fuss with tins? Use this, and you can bang out real lychee martinis (or spritzes, or anything tropical and punchy) in less time than it takes a junior to find the last can of lychees.
Flavour Table: Lychee and Friends for the Backbar
| Fruit Vibe | Vedrenne/Massenez Bottle | Best Serve |
|---|---|---|
| Lychee | Vedrenne Litchi 700ml 15% | Martini or Spritz |
| Kiwi (tart, fresh) | Vedrenne Kiwi 700ml 18% | Highball, Smash |
| Rhubarb (zingy) | Vedrenne Rhubarb 700ml 18% | Fizz, Batched Cooler |
| Bulk Lychee | Massenez Lychee 700ml 24% | High-volume Martini |
Specs: Four Fast Serves With Zero Fuss
1. Vedrenne Lychee Martini – Fast & Fancy
- 45ml good vodka
- 30ml Vedrenne Litchi 15%
- 15ml dry vermouth
- 10ml lime juice
- Method: Shaker, ice, shake 10 secs hard. Fine strain to chilled martini glass.
- Garnish: Two lychees on a skewer (tinned or fresh).
- Sub: Swap vodka for a clean gin. Cranks up citrus and botanicals.
2. Lazy Litchi Spritz – Zero Bartender Stress
- 30ml Vedrenne Litchi 15%
- 120ml prosecco (or good dry bubbles)
- 30ml soda water
- Method: Build over big cubes in a wine goblet. Stir. Top with soda.
- Garnish: Lime wheel, lychee on pick.
- Sub: Tonic instead of prosecco if you run dry on fizz.
3. Kiwi Litchi Smash – When You Need a Point of Difference
- 40ml gin
- 20ml Vedrenne Litchi 15%
- 20ml Vedrenne Kiwi 18%
- 20ml lemon juice
- Method: Hard shake, strain over crushed ice in rocks glass.
- Garnish: Fresh kiwi wedge, mint sprig.
- Sub: Use lime instead of lemon for sharper citrus.
4. Rhubarb Litchi Fizz – Low ABV, Batchable & Selling
- 30ml Vedrenne Litchi 15%
- 20ml Vedrenne Rhubarb 18%
- 15ml lemon juice
- Top with soda (120ml per drink)
- Method: Batch liqueurs and juice in 3:2:1 ratio. Pour 65ml per serve, top with soda in highball.
- Garnish: Lemon twist.
- Sub: Swap rhubarb for cranberry liqueur if you want tart and red.
Pro Tips for Operators & Enthusiasts
- Batching: Mix liqueurs with citrus a day ahead for super-fast service. Holds in the fridge for 48 hours, just keep topped up and away from ice melt.
- Glassware: For martini sets, make sure your glasses are frosty-cold. Highballs deserve big cubes to keep dilution down during a rush.
- Garnish Prep: Skewer lychees before service and set aside in a chilled tray. Or freeze them for even faster garnish and a bonus chill.
- Common Mistake: Don’t go sweet on sweet. Taste before final dilution — Vedrenne’s already balanced. You’ll rarely want to add sugar or syrup.
- Backbar Gap Hack: These covers your whole ‘exotic/fruity’ cocktail section, no extra puree, tins, or sticky fingers required. Low waste, high velocity, less mess for close.
What To Add to Cart (Skip the Guesswork)
- Vedrenne Liqueur de Litchi 700ml 15% — Main event. Does all the heavy lifting.
- Vedrenne Liqueur de Kiwi 700ml 18% — Tangy support, big green glass appeal.
- Vedrenne Liqueur de Rhubarb 700ml 18% — Tart, highball dynamo for spritzes and fizzes.
- Massenez Liqueur de Litchi 700ml 24% — Backup for those bigger events, or if you want a stronger litchi punch without increasing volume.
Pull It All Together
Stock up on these bottles at Bouchon and you’re sorted for lychee martinis, tropical spritzes, and quick-fix summer specs. Better speed, less waste, more margin. Want more fruit liqueur hacks and specs? Check out our Peach Liqueur Cocktails that Actually Sell or the handy guide to standardizing your cocktail program with bulk liqueurs for even more ideas.
Ready to up your lychee game (and everything else tropical)? Shop Vedrenne Liqueur de Litchi and the crew directly for Queensland trade. Or ring us at Bouchon if you want to talk specs or need staff training. Either way, the weekend rush won’t know what hit it.