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    Published: May 5, 2020 · Modified: Jan 3, 2023 by Renée · This post may contain affiliate links · 14 Comments

    Boozy Fruit Cocktail with Gin and Mint

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    Cool, refreshing and a little kicked up! This Boozy Fruit Cocktail is the perfect summer dessert or brunch starter for the 21-and-over crowd!

    Two colorful Boozy Fruit Cocktails served in martini glasses with a bottle of gin in the background.

    When you're looking to impress, but you don't have a lot of time to spend, you need to whip up a Boozy Fruit Cocktail, or two.

    They're colorful, naturally sweet, and look very elegant when served in a few of your favorite cocktail glasses.

    **Please Note - The printable recipe card with detailed instructions, complete ingredient measurements, and nutritional information for making adult fruit cocktail is available at the end of this post. OR you can hit the "jump to recipe" button (found above) to be taken directly to the recipe. 

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    Overhead photo of two martini glasses filled with colorful Boozy Fruit Cocktail

    The ingredients:

    The selection of fruits and berries I chose to use in my adult fruit cocktail are blueberries, cherries (pits removed and halved), watermelon, cantaloupe, pineapple, and strawberries.

    But feel free to use whatever fruit is in season, or ones that are your favorites.

    For each cocktail, I used roughly 1 cup of the mixed fruits and berries along with a ½ shot of gin, some fresh mint leaves, and a splash of pure vanilla extract for some extra added interest and flavor.

    Eat the rainbow!

    The thing that excites me the most about this Boozy Fruit Cocktail, besides the gin of course (hehe), is how colorful and visually appealing it is.

    I honestly find it hard to rip my eyes away from Mother Nature's perfection when it comes to the colors she gifts us with every single day, and in every single way!

    Closeup overhead photo of Boozy Fruit Cocktail with cherries, pineapple, watermelon & blueberries in a martini glass on a sliver tray.

    The easy presentation:

    To prepare this dessert, I mixed all the fruit, alcohol, and vanilla extract in a bowl and carefully spooned the Boozy Fruit Cocktail into the martini glasses for an elegant presentation.

    If you don't have martini glasses, don't fret. Wine glasses, rocks glasses, or even Margarita glasses will also look really striking.

    And, if you're feeling extra adventurous, if you're using Margarita glasses, you might want to swap out tequila for the gin. Woo Hoo! That would also be delicious! 

    But IF you're doing that, then don't forget to lightly salt the rim of the glasses because if you've never tried fruit with a light pinch of salt, you don't know what you're missing!!

    An overhead photo of two martini glasses filled with Boozy Fruit Cocktail with Gin & Mint

    Does booze need to be added to this recipe?

    Nope!

    Special Note - If you're interested in making this recipe but don't want to use any booze, why not use a little ginger-ale or cream soda in place of the gin? This way anyone, of any age, can enjoy this luscious fresh fruit dessert.

    Tow martini glasses filled Boozy Fruit Cocktail with Watermelon, Gin, Mint & Cherries

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    A photo collage of Boozy Fruit Cocktail with Gin, Mint, Watermelon, Pineapple, Cherries & Blueberries

    Below is the printable recipe card along with the exact ingredient measurements and nutritional information for making today's boozy fruit cocktail with gin and mint.

    Boozy Fruit Cocktail with Gin and Mint

    Renee Goerger
    Cool, refreshing and a little kicked up! This Boozy Fruit Cocktail is the perfect summer dessert for the over 21 crowd!
    5 from 4 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Total Time 5 mins
    Course Dessert
    Servings 2 servings
    Calories 98 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • ¼ cup watermelon chunks cut into ½" pieces
    • ¼ cup pineapple chunks cut into ½" pieces
    • ¼ cup fresh blueberries
    • ¼ cantaloupe chunks cut into ½" pieces
    • ¼ cup cherries pitted and halved
    • ¼ cup halved or quartered strawberries, hulled
    • 1 shot gin
    • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
    • ½ teaspoon fresh mint sliced thinly, plus additional whole leaves for garnish (optional)

    Instructions
     

    • Place all the ingredients in a bowl (except for garnish) and gently mix.
    • Spoon the fruit and liquid into 2 serving vessels of your choice.
    • Garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired.
    • Chill until ready to serve.

    Notes

    Special Note - To make this recipe without the alcohol, swap out ginger-ale or cream soda for the gin.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1servingCalories: 98kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 2gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 25mgPotassium: 342mgFiber: 3gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 2481IUVitamin C: 27mgCalcium: 22mgIron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. Jenn says

      May 05, 2020 at 10:55 am

      5 stars
      I'm OBSESSED with this boozy fruit cocktail! Such a fun and refreshing recipe - thank you!

      Reply
      • Renée says

        May 06, 2020 at 11:10 am

        Glad you hear it, Jenn. I'm obsessed too!

        Reply
    2. Jessica says

      May 05, 2020 at 10:39 am

      5 stars
      This was a genius idea! When I told my book club I was bringing fruit cocktail that thought I was pretty boring, but I showed up with this and they were like WHOA!

      Reply
      • Renée says

        May 06, 2020 at 11:10 am

        I love the thought of surprising book club with this boozy fruit cocktail! Great idea, Jessica!

        Reply
    3. Claire says

      June 26, 2017 at 8:39 am

      It would be perfect for summer

      Reply
    4. Jenny | Honey and Birch says

      June 06, 2017 at 9:41 pm

      I want to put this on my next BBQ menu!

      Reply
      • Renée says

        June 15, 2017 at 3:18 pm

        I think you should!

        Reply
    5. The Little Epicurean says

      June 05, 2017 at 11:22 am

      Boozy fruit cocktail?! I can't believe I've never tried this. Sounds like the perfect summer dessert!

      Reply
    6. Cathy@LemonTreeDwelling says

      June 04, 2017 at 11:32 pm

      I love a good boozy fruit salad and you NAILED it!

      Reply
    7. Katerina @ Diethood says

      June 03, 2017 at 7:06 am

      Now, this is my kind of dessert!! I LOVE it!! Its fantastic!!

      Reply
    8. Dorothy Reinhold says

      June 02, 2017 at 6:04 pm

      I think I could convince myself that this is a healthy treat for myself!

      Reply
    9. Sabrina says

      June 02, 2017 at 1:52 pm

      Thanks for adding a substitution for the under 21 crowd! I feel like my kids might be trying to take over my glass because it looks so good!

      Reply
      • Renée says

        June 02, 2017 at 2:53 pm

        It's my pleasure because I know not everyone enjoys alcohol. Now the kidlets can also enjoy the fruit treat with no worries!

        Reply
    10. Jennifer says

      June 02, 2017 at 1:49 pm

      The perfect summertime treat for hanging by the pool!

      Reply

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