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Boozy Rum-Soaked Strawberries

Juicy strawberries soaked in dark rum and sugar for a quick, elegant adult dessert.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Brunch, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Caribbean-Inspired
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb fresh strawberries hulled and halved
  • 0.5 cup dark rum
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract optional
  • fresh mint leaves optional garnish

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Rinse and hull the strawberries. Cut into halves and place in a medium bowl.
  2. Whisk together dark rum, sugar, lemon zest, and vanilla extract until sugar dissolves.
  3. Pour the rum mixture over strawberries and toss gently to coat. Cover and refrigerate 1–4 hours.
  4. Serve chilled in bowls, drizzled with syrup and garnished with mint if desired.

Notes

Best served chilled. Flavor improves the longer the berries soak.