Description
It is a concentrate made from lychees. Fresh lychee juice is mixed with sugar and cooked to the desired consistency, cooled and then bottled. It is yellow in colour and has a peppy, sweet-and-tangy taste. A refreshing drink can be made by mixing lychee crush with water and ice. Lychee crush is made in bulk in factories, bottled and sold in stores. You can readily buy a bottle from a nearby store, to make an instant drink whenever you wish. You can also make it at home and store it in glass bottles in the refrigerator.
How to Select
• Lychee crush is readily available in stores, labelled clearly.
• Check the label for the date of manufacture and expiry.
• Choose a brand that has less of chemicals and additives.
Culinary uses
• Lychee crush can be used to make instant drinks and beverages.
• It can be mixed into mocktails and cocktails.
• Can be used in making sweet sauces, marinades, salads and desserts like mousses, sundaes etc.
• Used with jams, chutneys, smoothies, pudding, cakes, etc.
How to Store
• Store at room temperature if unopened.
• Once your open the bottle, refrigerate it for up to 3 months or as per the instructions on the label.