Fruit Bowl with Coconut Rum

This is how I like to put together a fruit bowl that is fresh and flavorful and will last for days. Because it has alcohol, it’s for adults only. But you can make a non-alcoholic version by adding orange juice and shredded coconut instead of rum. Not a fan of rum? This is just as good with St. Germaine, a French liqueur made from elderflowers.

1. 1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the blueberries, blackberries, and raspberries. Using a sharp knife, remove all the peel and white pith from the oranges, and cut the pulp into bite-sized pieces. Add them to the bowl.

2. Cut the pomegrantes in half. Standing over a bowl (and wear an apron, the red juice will splash!), use a sturdy wooden spoon to whack the back of each half so the seeds rain down into the bowl. Remove any bits of white pith, and add the seeds and juice to the bowl of berries and orange.

3. Add the rum or St. Germaine*, and stir gently so all the fruit is washed with the liquid. Cover and refrigerate until needed. You can offer whipped cream to accompany this, but it is not necessary.