Ahhhh, Christmas in Miami. Twinkling lights wrapped around palm trees swaying in the balmy tropical air, light-up flamingos glowing from your neighbor’s lawn, and “snow” trucked in for kids who’ve never needed a winter coat. Christmas in Miami just hits different. And with our famously read more
Adult beverages, nightcaps, drinkie-poos…whatever you call them, these Pineapple Yuzu Cocktails are quickly going to become a favorite. A blend of yuzu juice, fresh pineapple, simple syrup, and vodka; SO refreshing and a perfect antidote to these endless dog days of summer. I had a read more
We have to stay hydrated but let’s face it, sometimes we want something more exciting than water. I’m not much of a soda drinker though so I came up with this Strawberry Lychee Lemonade. The strawberries bring the perfect sweetness, and the lychees add a fun and unexpected tropical twist. I use frozen strawberries and canned lychees so it can be enjoyed all year round. I actually like the canned lychees better than fresh because the syrup adds an intense lychee flavor. This is a very quick and easy recipe, loved by kids and adults alike, so let’s get into it!
I start by making the simple syrup. I always make extra because it’s nice to have on hand for iced coffee, tea, or cocktails.
Strawberry Lychee Lemonade has such a nice, vibrant hue that I like to showcase it in pretty glasses and fancy it up with a garnish.
Everyone I’ve served these refreshingly fruit drinks to absolutely loves them, I can’t wait for you to try them! Let me know what you think by rating and commenting on the recipe below, and of course show off your beautiful Strawberry Lychee Lemonades by tagging us @funkyasiankitchen, we love seeing your creations!
Craving more Asian inspired drinks? Try Thai Boba Tea, Watermelon Soju, or these Butterfly Pea Cocktails!
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UPDATED JUNE 2026 We can’t get enough of watermelon in our house. The crunchy refreshing taste and beautiful red flesh is the complete package. We buy two whole watermelon each week just to tame our appetites. But what happens when you cut into a watermelon read more
Do you want to ring in the holiday season sipping on a gorgeous violet, citrusy cocktail? Silly question- of course you do! These Butterfly Pea Cocktails will turn heads at any holiday gathering you have. Watching it turn colors is mesmerizing! And it’s packed with read more
Ok, maybe a Green Smoothie isn’t the most Asian recipe in the world. But people ask me all the time, what do you have for breakfast? I’m not really a breakfast eater, so I like something that’s quick and nutritious. And when you’re busy running restaurants all day and night, it’s so helpful to have an easy and delicious way to sneak in raw green vegetables.
I whirl this up in the morning, hand one to my husband, and we have something delicious and healthy to sip on throughout the day. It’s also a great portable breakfast for the kids on their way to school. Make a big batch and share it with the whole family!
Some smoothies are so sweet, whether loaded with fruit juices or sweeteners like honey or maple syrup, they might as well be dessert. My Green Smoothie has some natural sweetness from the banana and the coconut water, but it doesn’t taste like you’re having dessert. It’s more like a refreshing lightly sweet green juice you can feel (smugly) good about drinking every day. Plus it’s not bitter or strong in flavor, so it’s a non-threatening way to introduce more vegetables into health resistant family members. This is such a fast recipe you can be enjoying it in less time than it takes to read this, so let’s go!
My standard Green Smoothie has just 4 ingredients. I sometimes see recipes for smoothies with so many Superfood this, Superfood that ingredients, that it becomes a 20 dollar smoothie. And by all means if you want to add your chia/maca/collagen/hemp/goji/maqui, go for it! But I actually like the taste of greens and I don’t feel the need to mask them. Just a little banana for sweetness (this is a perfect way to use up overripe ones), avocado for creamy thickness, chilled coconut water as your liquid, and a handful of fresh mix greens. I like to use a mix, or whatever looks good. A pre-mixed bag makes it simple. Baby kale, spinach, chard-they blend up beautifully in this smoothie and all add different nutrients.
Another great thing about this smoothie is that all of the ingredients can be stored in your freezer. I like to buy an extra bag of mixed greens to freeze. And somehow I always end up with a surplus of bananas and avocados sitting on the kitchen counter. Don’t let them go to waste. Even if they are overripe, no worries. Stick them in the freezer and when you’re ready for your smoothie, blend them up. No one will know!
And that’s it-your super healthy Green Smoothie is ready to power your day! I pour them into insulated drink holders and it stays fresh and cold for hours. These are best enjoyed the day it’s made though as the beautiful green color will start to darken. I know you’re going to appreciate this streamlined smoothie on busy mornings. I love how how much energy it gives me through the day. Take a moment to review the recipe or leave a comment below-we love hearing from you! And tag us in your obligatory Instagram #smoothie pics @funkyasiankitchen.
*I used a bagged mix of baby kale, spinach, and chard. You can use whatever you like or have on hand. If you use straight baby kale (which I often do) the flavor will be noticeably stronger and “greener”
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I’m Kazu, a restaurateur in Miami who wants to show you all of the best tricks for creating restaurant quality Asian meals at home.
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