Spiked Fruit Cup
Elevate your next gathering with a vibrant and boozy *Spiked Fruit Cup*, a refreshing twist on the classic fruit salad. Bursting with colorful pineapple, watermelon, strawberries, and blueberries, this cocktail-inspired creation is infused with a zesty blend of orange juice, dark rum, honey, and lime for a sweet-yet-tangy flavor profile. A touch of fresh mint and lime zest adds a fragrant, invigorating finish, while an hour of marination ensures every bite is packed with bold, soaked-in flavors. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, it’s an effortlessly elegant choice for summer parties, picnics, or relaxing weekends. Serve chilled over ice for the ultimate fruity indulgence with a tropical kick.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups (diced) pineapple
- 2 cups (diced) watermelon
- 1 cup (hulled and halved) strawberries
- 1 cup blueberries
- 0.5 cup orange juice
- 0.33 cup dark rum
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 2 tablespoons (chopped) mint leaves
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 6 large ice cubes
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced pineapple, diced watermelon, halved strawberries, and blueberries.
In a small bowl or measuring cup, whisk together the orange juice, dark rum, honey, lime juice, lime zest, and chopped mint leaves until fully combined.
Pour the juice and rum mixture over the fruit in the large mixing bowl.
Gently toss the fruit and liquid together to ensure all the pieces are evenly coated.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld. For richer flavor, marinate for up to 3 hours.
Remove from the refrigerator, stir gently to redistribute the marinade, and serve immediately.
Optional: Serve over ice cubes in small individual bowls or cups for an extra chilled treat.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
775 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 2.8 g | 4% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 25 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 146.7 g | 53% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.3 g | 51% | |
| Total Sugars | 117.2 g | ||
| Protein | 7.3 g | 15% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 139 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 2.9 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 1176 mg | 25% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
