How to Make Mojito Marinated Fruit Salad

Mojito marinated fruit salad is perfect for any backyard barbecue. This fruit salad is great for your Memorial Day party, 4th of July Party, graduation party or any other get together. Perfect for relaxing on your deck, near your pool or in your living room with a few friends. You don't need a special occasion to make this special treat. The minty flavor of the Mojito goes extremely well with the abundant fresh fruits of summer. This fruit salad is a refreshing alternative to your plain old, everyday summer fruit salad. Remember this contains alcohol and should only be eaten by adults. Keep this one away from the kids!

Things You'll Need

• 1 cup sugar 2/3 cup water 2/3 Bacardi Light Rum 3 tbls fresh lime juice 2 tsp zest of lime 2 cups cantaloupe 2 cups honeydew melon 2 cups watermelon 2 cups pineapple 1 cup seedless grapes

Instructions

1. In a small pot on the stove, heat 2/3 cup of water and add 1 cup of sugar. Stir continuously until the sugar has completely dissolved in the water.

2. Take the small pot from the stove, set on the side to slightly cool, about 10 minutes. Stir in 2/3 cup of Bacardi Light Rum, 3 tablespoons of lime juice and 2 teaspoons lime zest. Set aside to cool to room temperature.

3. In a large bowl add 2 cups of cantaloupe cut into cubes, 2 cups of honeydew melon cut into cubes, 2 cups of watermelon cut into cubes and seeds removed, 2 cups of pineapple cut into cubes, 1 cup of seedless grapes, ½ cup of fresh blueberries 5 or 6 sprigs of mint.

4. Add liquid mixture and toss well. Make sure all fruit has been tossed in the marinade. Cover and store in refrigerator for 6 to 8 hours.

Tips & Warnings

• Any fresh fruit can be substituted.

• This contains alcohol, may impaired your abilities

• Always drink responsibly

• Keep away from minors