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Love Letter
A delicate lychee-rose and white peach spritz in blush pink — like receiving flowers in a glass.
Recipe guidanceClear ingredients, preparation steps, serving yield, and optional swaps for home mixing.
Prep time
8 min
Total time
8 min
Serves
2
Difficulty
Easy
Bright & refreshing
A balanced alcohol-free drink built around real citrus and fruit flavor.
Simple ingredients
Easy-to-find ingredients and an approachable home-bar method.
Perfect for occasions
Made for an everyday treat, dinner party, or celebratory pour.
Ingredients
Makes 2 servings. Ingredient quantities update with the selected batch size.
- 4 oz white peach nectar
- 3 oz lychee juice (or canned lychee syrup)
- 1 oz fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 tsp rose water
- 0.5 oz cranberry juice (for blush color)
- 4 oz sparkling water
- Ice
- Lychee fruits and edible rose petals, for garnish
Step-by-Step Instructions
- 1
Prepare the glass
Add ice to a shaker.
- 2
Build the drink
Combine white peach nectar, lychee juice, lemon juice, rose water, and cranberry juice.
- 3
Add the finishing touch
Shake for 8 seconds until cold.
- 4
Garnish & serve
Strain evenly into two coupe or stemmed glasses.
- 5
Garnish & serve
Top each with 2 oz sparkling water and stir once.
- 6
Garnish & serve
Garnish with a lychee fruit on the rim and an edible rose petal floating on top.
Recipe Tips
- Chill the peach nectar before shaking so the bubbles stay lively in the final drink.
- Serve in a stemmed glass for the best romantic presentation — the blush color shows beautifully.
- Mix peach nectar, lychee, lemon, rose water, and cranberry up to 24 hours ahead. Add sparkling water only when serving.
Make It Your Own
For a crowd: For more than two people, batch the base but keep any sparkling topper and garnish separate so each pour still feels special.
Easy swaps: Use a favorite berry or stone fruit in place of another fruit in the same flavor family. Use vanilla, rose, or citrus syrup sparingly to personalize the aroma.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make this before dinner?
Yes. Prepare the base and garnish in advance, then add ice and bubbles just before serving.
How can I make it feel more special?
Use a favorite glass, a simple flower or citrus twist, and serve it with a small snack or dessert.
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