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!
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.
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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!
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!!
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.
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Boozy Fruit Cocktail with Gin and Mint
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.
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Jenn says
I'm OBSESSED with this boozy fruit cocktail! Such a fun and refreshing recipe - thank you!
Renée says
Glad you hear it, Jenn. I'm obsessed too!
Jessica says
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!
Renée says
I love the thought of surprising book club with this boozy fruit cocktail! Great idea, Jessica!
Claire says
It would be perfect for summer
Jenny | Honey and Birch says
I want to put this on my next BBQ menu!
Renée says
I think you should!
The Little Epicurean says
Boozy fruit cocktail?! I can't believe I've never tried this. Sounds like the perfect summer dessert!
Cathy@LemonTreeDwelling says
I love a good boozy fruit salad and you NAILED it!
Katerina @ Diethood says
Now, this is my kind of dessert!! I LOVE it!! Its fantastic!!
Dorothy Reinhold says
I think I could convince myself that this is a healthy treat for myself!
Sabrina says
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!
Renée says
It's my pleasure because I know not everyone enjoys alcohol. Now the kidlets can also enjoy the fruit treat with no worries!
Jennifer says
The perfect summertime treat for hanging by the pool!