From above, two chilled glasses glow coral-red with a silky, slightly frothy surface, swirled with a pale lychee cream ripple and topped with tiny mint leaves, black sesame seeds, and elegant fan-shaped tomato slices on the rims.

Jade Market Tomato-Lychee Smoothie

Name: Jade Market Tomato-Lychee Smoothie
Prep time: 12 min
Total time: 12 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Chinese-Inspired Fusion
Ingredients: ripe heirloom or vine tomato, 2 medium cored and roughly chopped; seedless watermelon, 2 cups cubed and chilled; fresh lychee or canned lychee, 8 peeled and pitted, or drained if canned; silken tofu, 1/3 cup chilled; fresh ginger, 1 teaspoon finely grated; freshly squeezed lime juice, 1 tablespoon; honey, 1 to 2 teaspoons; Chinese five-spice powder, 1 very small pinch; ice cube, 1 cup; mint leaves, 2 teaspoons plus extra for garnish; black sesame seeds, 1/2 teaspoon for garnish; salt, 1 tiny pinch

Category Smoothie

Prep 12 minutes

Cook 0 minutes

Style Chinese-Inspired Fusion

Technique Blending

Diet Friendly Vegetarian

Daily Recipe: July 05, 2026

This smoothie leans into the sweet-savory elegance found in Chinese flavor pairings, using peak-season tomato as the star instead of hiding it. Ripe tomatoes blend with watermelon, lychee, fresh ginger, and a tiny pinch of five-spice for a cooling drink that feels refreshing in warm weather while staying vivid, fragrant, and unexpectedly delicious.

Ingredients (for 2)

Ripe heirloom or vine tomato - 2 medium - cored and roughly chopped
Seedless watermelon - 2 cups - cubed and chilled
Fresh lychee or canned lychee - 8 - peeled and pitted, or drained if canned
Silken tofu - 1/3 cup - chilled
Fresh ginger - 1 teaspoon - finely grated
Freshly squeezed lime juice - 1 tablespoon
Honey - 1 to 2 teaspoons
Chinese five-spice powder - 1 very small pinch
Ice cube - 1 cup
Mint leaves - 2 teaspoons plus extra for garnish
Black sesame seeds - 1/2 teaspoon - for garnish
Salt - 1 tiny pinch

Preparation

Step 1 - 🍅💧🔪

For an extra-silky smoothie, score the tomatoes, cover with boiling water for 20 seconds, then cool in cold water and slip off the skins. Or leave the skins on if preferred.
Step 2 - blender🍉🍈

Place the chopped tomatoes, watermelon, lychees, silken tofu, grated ginger, lime juice, honey, a tiny pinch of five-spice, ice cubes, mint leaves, and a tiny pinch of salt into a blender.
Step 3 - ⚡🥤🌀

Blend on high for 45 to 60 seconds until completely smooth and lightly frothy.
Step 4 - 🍯🧊👅

Taste the smoothie and add more honey if needed, or a few extra ice cubes for a thicker, colder texture.
Step 5 - 🥄🫗✨

For a smoother finish, pour the smoothie through a fine-mesh sieve into a jug and press gently with a spoon.
Step 6 - 🥛🥛❄️

Divide the smoothie evenly between 2 chilled glasses.
Step 7 - 🌿⚫🍅

Top with extra mint leaves, black sesame seeds, and a thin slice of tomato on each glass.
Step 8 - 🥤❄️😋

Serve right away while the smoothie is cold and refreshing.

Additional

The tiny pinch of five-spice is the secret: it should whisper, not dominate. For an even more dramatic Instagram look, freeze watermelon cubes ahead of time and use them instead of some of the ice for a thicker, more saturated color. If you want a fully vegan version, swap the honey for agave or simple syrup.