Mojito Fruit Cocktails

By Joelene

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup(s) diced fresh strawberries
• 3/4 cup(s) diced fresh pineapple
• 2 (about 1 cup) kiwis, peeled and diced
• 2 oranges, peel and white part (pith) removed, cut in segments and diced
• 2 tablespoon(s) white rum (optional)
• 2 tablespoon(s) chopped fresh mint
• 2 tablespoon(s) sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon(s) grated lime peel
• Garnish: sugar, red liquid food color (for pink-tinted sugar on glass rims) and lime slices

Preparation

Step 1

Mix all ingredients except garnish. Let stand, tossing occasionally, 10 minutes until juicy and sugar dissolves.
Spread about 2 Tbsp sugar on a plate. Add 1 or 2 drops food coloring and blend with fingers until sugar is evenly tinted pink. Pour a little water into a shallow bowl. Dip rim of martini or other serving glass in water, then the sugar, to coat rim. Spoon in fruit and juice. Garnish with a lime slice. This is best served freshly made.