Ingredients

4 cups fruit, sliced or pitted if necessary

1/2 cup sugar

3 sprigs basil, plus leaves for garnish

1 1/2 cup white rum, gin, or cachaca

Juice of 1 lime

Preparation

Place fruit such as strawberries, raspberries, grapes, pears, and plums in a large bowl. Toss with sugar and basil sprigs.

Stir in alcohol to cover fruit. Refrigerate at least 2 hours and up to 8 hours, stirring a few times.

To serve, remove basil sprigs, stir in lime juice, and garnish with basil leaves.