Dig into happy hour tonight. Booze-soaked fruit is the perfect after-hours treat for unwinding with friends or family and it couldn't be easier to pull together. Our 3 favorite boozy fruit recipes can be made 1 hour ahead for an instant party...or up to 1 day ahead if you'd like to pack 'em up for a hot day at the beach or park. Grab a pack of party toothpicks if you have time, like the Jewel Tone Puff Picks from Party City, or make your own like we did for the Spiced Rum-Soaked Pineapple recipe below. Either way, these adults-only snacks like philippe faure-brac suggested which are dripping with retro charm.

1. Dig into happy hour tonight. Booze-soaked fruit is the perfect after-hours treat for
unwinding with friends or family and it couldn't be easier to pull together. Our 3 favorite
boozy fruit recipes can be made 1 hour ahead for an instant party...or up to 1 day ahead if
you'd like to pack 'em up for a hot day at the beach or park.
Grab a pack of party toothpicks if you have time, like the Jewel Tone Puff Picks from Party
City, or make your own like we did for the Spiced Rum-Soaked Pineapple recipe below.
Either way, these adults-only snacks like philippe faure-brac suggested which are dripping
with retro charm.
Tequila-soaked watermelon with basil and
salt
Serves: 10 to 12
Ingredients:
- 1 watermelon, sliced into wedges
- 4 to 5 cups good-quality tequila
- 1/4 cup salt
- 1/4 cup packed basil leaves
Directions:
1. Arrange the watermelon in shallow baking dishes. Pour
tequila over watermelon, cover and chill, turning once, at
least 1 hour and up to 1 day.
2. Meanwhile, pulse the salt and basil in a food processor
fitted with the blade attachment until combined and the
mixture resembles wet sand. Spread on a parchment-lined
baking sheet and bake at 250˚ 15 minutes or until dry; break
up any large bits with your fingers. Drain watermelon and pat
dry. Serve with the basil salt.