Raspberry Lychee Late Bloom

Raspberry gives floral lychee juice a tart contrast, while vanilla makes the finish a little rounder. The berries should soften enough to release their juice before the cup is strained. Use plain lychee juice rather than undiluted syrup so the result doesn't become overly sweet. This is a softly fragrant evening drink with a light berry color and a gently tangy finish. It has a different character from a creamy raspberry milk, while remaining easy to prepare in one small pan.

Ingredients

• 6 oz Water
• 1/4 cup Raspberries
• 2 oz Lychee juice
• 1/8 tsp Alcohol-free vanilla flavoring

Make it

1. Prepare the fruit as listed, removing all stones, cores and hard stems.
2. Put the water and all remaining ingredients in a small saucepan. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 5–7 minutes until any fresh fruit has softened.
3. Mash softened fruit gently, then strain if you prefer a smoother cup. Remove whole peel, herbs or ginger pieces. Serve comfortably warm.

Benefits

Raspberry and lychee · refreshing fluids

The 6 oz of water contributes to your day’s fluids, with raspberry, lychee, and vanilla providing the flavor that makes another glass appealing.

Raspberry beside lychee and vanilla

Using 1/4 cup of raspberry adds a bright raspberry tang to the warm lychee and vanilla, bringing aroma as well as taste to this combination.