Boozy Fruit Recipes

BOOZY FRUITS

Steps:

• Pour all the juices from the tins into saucepan.
• Add sugar, prunes and apricots.
• Bring to boil,remove from heat and cool.
• Add drained fruit and brandy.
• Store in airtight jar in refrigerator for 1 week before using.
• Serve with cream or ice cream.

BOOZY FRUIT

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil; cook, stirring occasionally, until port just starts to turn syrupy, 8 to 10 minutes. (Sauce will continue to thicken as it cools.) Let cool completely. Remove cinnamon stick and serve, or store, covered, in refrigerator up to 1 week.

BOOZY MELON THREE WAYS

Steps:

• Tequila-Soaked Watermelon: Place sugar, tequila, orange liqueur, and 1/2 cup water in a small saucepan and bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Let cool slightly. Arrange watermelon in a single layer in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Pour syrup over fruit. Cover and refrigerate at least 6 hours and up to 1 day. Serve with mint and a drizzle of syrup; sprinkle with flaky salt and squeeze with lime juice.
• Gin-Soaked Honeydew: Place sugar, gin, orange liqueur, and 1/2 cup water in a small saucepan and bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Let cool slightly. Arrange honeydew in a single layer in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Pour syrup over fruit. Cover and refrigerate at least 6 hours and up to 1 day. Serve with tarragon and a drizzle of syrup; sprinkle with flaky salt and squeeze with lime juice.
• Vodka-Soaked Cantaloupe: Place sugar, vodka, orange liqueur, and 1/2 cup water in a small saucepan and bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Let cool slightly. Arrange cantaloupe in a single layer in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Pour syrup over fruit. Cover and refrigerate at least 6 hours and up to 1 day. Serve with basil and a drizzle of syrup; sprinkle with flaky salt and squeeze with lime juice.

BOOZY FRUIT SALAD

Steps:

• Combine watermelon, strawberries, bananas, and mandarin slices in a large bowl. Pour in vodka and toss to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and let chill in the refrigerator until serving.