Serves: 10-12

Honey Mint Syrup

1⁄2  cup honey
1⁄2  cup water
1⁄2  cup mint leaves, fresh

Fruit Salad
12 cups fresh fruit, such as pineapple, honeydew, watermelon, cantaloupe, blueberries and grapes, cut in chunks

Mojito Dressing
2 tablespoons white rum
2 tablespoons lime juice, fresh 1⁄4 cup honey mint syrup
1 lime, zested
Fresh mint, for garnish

Make honey-mint syrup by combining water and honey in a small saucepan. Heat until very warm but not boiling. Remove from heat. Crush mint in your hand, add to saucepan, cover and steep for 20 minutes. Strain to remove mint, and refrigerate to cool.

In a large mixing bowl, combine all fruit.

Make mojito dressing by stirring together rum, lime juice, and 1⁄4 cup honey-mint syrup. Refrigerate leftover syrup for another use.

Pour mojito dressing over fruit, stir to combine. Zest lime over salad, stir. Garnish with fresh mint to serve.