The average cocktail uses: 1  1 1/2 ounces (the average shot) of a base liquor (i.e. vodka, gin, rum, etc.). 2  Liqueurs are typically poured at 1/2 to 3/4 ounce. 3  Accent juices (i.e. lemon and lime) typically use 1/4 to 1/2 ounce.  Filling a highball or tall drink with juice or soda often requires 4 to 6 ounces.
The lychee has a history and cultivation going back to 2000 BC according to records in China. Cultivation began in the area of southern China, Malaysia, and Vietnam. Wild trees still grow in parts of southern China and on Hainan Island.
Overview. Lychee fruits are a favorite fruit in Asian cuisines and are becoming popular in the US. The fruit is a drupe with a bright red shell that turns brown on refrigeration. The white flesh is sweet and juicy. Lychee trees grow well in warm tropical and subtropical climates. Most lychee varieties available are hybrids and may not bear fruit when planted from seed. Purchase a tree from a reputable nursery or propagate by layering or grafting.