Ghanaian Fruit Gimlet

A refreshing appetizer or dessert for hot summer days. A great addition to any grill party!

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1⁄4 melon
• 1⁄4 watermelon
• 2  papayas
• 1⁄2 pineapple
• 1  banana
• 1  mango
• 3  teaspoons crystallized ginger, finely chopped
• 6  tablespoons  gin
• 6  tablespoons lime juice
• 6  tablespoons brown sugar
• 6  mint sprigs

Directions

1. Fill 6 red wine glasses half full with equal portions of balls or squares of the fruit.
2. Sprinkle each with 1/2 tsp crystallized ginger.
3. Pour 1 Tbs gin and 1 Tbs lime juice over the fruit and ginger.
4. Sprinkle each with 1 Tbs brown sugar.
5. Refrigerate before serving.
6. Right before serving, add slices of banana.
7. Garnish each with a sprig of mint.
8. Serve well-chilled.
9. If no crystallized ginger is available. Substitute with 3 tsp powdered ginger. Simply sprinkle each serving with 1/2 tsp powdered ginger.