Gluten-Free Rose Lychee Sparkling
By the Gluten Free Recipes team ·
The delicate floral notes of rose intertwined with the sweet, tropical essence of lychee in this effervescent and refreshing sparkling beverage. This delightful drink offers a light, bubbly texture with a hint of sweetness, perfect for a special occasion or a moment of indulgence.
At a glance: This easy drinks and smoothies recipe yields 2 servings in about 13 minutes (8 min prep, 5 min cook). It uses 6 ingredients — including lychees, rose water, sparkling water or club soda — and walks through 5 steps. Updated . Browse more drinks and smoothies recipes or return to all gluten-free recipes.
Cross-Contamination Warning for Gluten-Free Rose Lychee Sparkling: When preparing this drinks and smoothies recipe, exercise caution with rose water and any other processed ingredients. Always check for gluten-free certification to prevent cross-contamination, as some products may be processed in facilities that handle gluten-containing grains In a shared kitchen, avoid porous materials — wooden spoons, wooden cutting boards, and scratched non-stick pans can harbor gluten proteins even after washing. Prefer glass, metal, or silicone tools.
Gluten-Free Notes for Gluten-Free Rose Lychee Sparkling: This recipe is naturally free from gluten-containing grains. Ensure that any rose water or sweeteners used are certified gluten-free to maintain the integrity of the dish.
Ingredients
- 1 cup lychees, pitted (fresh or canned, drained)
- 0.5 cup rose water
- 2 cups sparkling water or club soda, chilled
- 1-2 tbsp honey or agave nectar (optional, to taste)
- 1 cup ice cubes
- 2 sprigs fresh mint or rose petals for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a blender, combine the pitted lychees and rose water. Blend on high speed for about 30-45 seconds, or until the lychees are pureed into a smooth consistency. You should see a vibrant, slightly thick puree forming.
- 2
If using, stir in the honey or agave nectar into the lychee puree until fully dissolved. Taste the mixture and adjust sweetness as desired, adding more sweetener a teaspoon at a time if needed.
- 3
Fill two serving glasses generously with ice cubes. Divide the lychee-rose puree evenly between the two glasses, ensuring about half of the puree goes into each.
- 4
Slowly pour the chilled sparkling water or club soda over the puree and ice in each glass. You'll see the mixture begin to fizz and swirl together, creating a beautiful pink hue.
- 5
Gently stir each drink for about 10-15 seconds to combine the flavors without losing too much carbonation. Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint or delicate rose petals, if desired, and serve immediately for the best effervescence.
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Tips & Notes
- Honey is sweeter than sugar — if substituting, use 3/4 cup honey per 1 cup sugar and reduce liquid by 1/4 cup.
- Blend smoothies from frozen fruit for a thicker, colder result without diluting with ice.
- Chill the assembled dish for at least 1 hour before serving to let the flavors meld.
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