Tequila-Lime Strawberry Compote

Found on Epicurious, this was a wonderful and simple Cinco de Mayo dessert (though I am positive it would be smashing any time!). Fantastic on top of ice cream! Cook time is sitting time.

• Ready In: 1 hr 5 mins
• Yields: 4 cups

Ingredients

• 6  tablespoons triple sec
• 1⁄3 cup sugar
• 1⁄3 cup fresh lime juice
• 3 1⁄2 tablespoons  tequila
• 2  tablespoons lime zest
• 5  cups  quartered hulled strawberries

Directions

1. Whisk first 5 ingredients in medium bowl to blend.
2. Add strawberries; toss.
3. Let stand at room temperature 1 hour or chill up to 4 hours.