Cheehu Cocktail Recipe
Most classic cocktails claiming allegiance to the Aloha State, like the Mai Tai, seem to have coconut or pineapple involved. This one isn’t classic but rather a reflection of the melting pot that’s modern Hawaii. It takes other fruit flavors that aren’t necessarily native but are quite popular in Hawaii—guava and lychee—and blends them with a fair amount of liquor, for a tropical drink that even the manliest of men can toss back with pride.
What to buy: Canned lychees can be found in the Asian aisle of most grocery stores or at Asian markets.
Maraschino liqueur is a relatively dry liqueur with a subtle bitter-almond flavor; it can be found at any well-stocked liquor store.
This recipe was featured as part of our Drinks Around the World story.
- 3 ounces aged rum
- 3 ounces guava juice
- 2 canned lychees
- 1 1/2 ounces syrup from the lychee can
- 1 ounce maraschino liqueur
- 1 1/2 cups ice
- Place all ingredients in a blender. Blend on high until smooth, about 15 to 20 seconds. Serve in two rocks glasses.
Cheeeeeeeeeeeeeeehu!
I second the suggestion of Soho. I've starting seeing it at my local liquor stores last year. I like it mixed with ginger ale, actually.
instead of Kai, try "Soho" brand lychee liqueur.... i'm not sure if you can get it anywhere else - i've only seen it here in hawaii..... just like Kai i guess.
It is much better!!
although i'm not really sure why this is "hawaiian style"? i'm from hawaii, and i always thought lychee was from china??
i guess it must be the guava juice in this drink.......
I bought a bottle of Kai lychee infused vodka in Hawaii and would love a great cocktail recipe using that. Help.