3 Ways to Get Your Fruit Drunk (2024)

Alcohol-soaked fruit is the perfect after-hours treat for unwinding with friends or (grown-up) family, and it couldn't be easier to pull together. These recipes can be made one hour ahead for an instant party or up to one day ahead if you'd like to pack 'em up for a hot day at the beach or park. Either way, these adult-only snacks are dripping with retro charm.

Serves: 10 to 12

• 1 watermelon, sliced into wedges
• 4 to 5 cups good-quality tequila
• 1/4 cup salt
• 1/4 cup packed basil leaves

1. Arrange the watermelon in shallow baking dishes. Pour tequila over watermelon, cover, and chill, turning once, for at least one hour and up to one day.

2. Meanwhile, pulse the salt and basil in a food processor fitted with the blade attachment until combined. The mixture should resemble wet sand. Spread on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake at 250 degrees F for 15 minutes or until dry; break up any large bits with your fingers. Drain watermelon and pat dry. Serve with the basil salt.

Serves: 6 to 8

• 1 pineapple, cut into small wedges
• 1 cup good-quality dark rum
• 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon allspice

1. Mix the pineapple, rum, brown sugar, cinnamon, and allspice in a large bowl.

2. Cover and chill for at least one hour or up to one day. Drain before serving.

To make your own sparkly party picks, cut glitter tape into 1/2-inch strips and fold each around one toothpick, pressing to secure.

Serves: 6 to 8

• 1 pound strawberries, trimmed and halved
• 1 cup cream sherry
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• Clotted cream and/or biscuits, for serving

1. Mix the strawberries, cream sherry, and sugar in a bowl until combined.

2. Cover and chill for at least one hour or up to one day. Drain before serving. Serve with clotted cream and/or biscuits, if desired.