Mexican Fruit Cocktail With Sweet Lime Yogurt Food

SWEET FALLEN ANGEL COCKTAIL

Steps:

• For the mint lime simple syrup: Place a small saucepot over medium heat. Pour in the sugar, lime juice and 1/2 cup water. Add the mint and simmer until the sugar is dissolved, 3 to 5 minutes. Turn off the heat and cool completely, then remove and discard the mint. This can be stored in airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
• For the cocktail: Fill 4 Collins glasses with ice to chill.
• Fill a cocktail shaker with ice, then add the gin, lime juice and 1/4 cup mint lime simple syrup. Shake vigorously and strain over the ice in the chilled Collins glasses. Slowly pour 1/2 teaspoon grenadine on top of each cocktail, then divide the club soda on top of each. Garnish with fresh mint leaves and lime wedges. Serve immediately.

FROZEN YOGURT BARK

Steps:

• Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper or wax paper and set aside.
• Toast the flaked coconut in a dry nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, shaking the pan frequently to ensure an even toast, until golden and fragrant, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from the heat and allow to cool.
• Add the sunflower seeds to the same skillet and toast, stirring constantly, until they are golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove and let cool.
• Add the yogurt to a bowl, then add the honey and mix together. Spoon half on each of the lined baking sheets and spread out with a spatula.
• Place the strawberry preserves in a piping bag, snip off the end and pipe evenly over the of yogurt. Repeat with the blackberry preserves.
• Evenly sprinkle half of the strawberries, blackberries, coconut and sunflower seeds over each pan. Tap the pans on the countertop to ensure that the fruit and nuts settle into the yogurt.
• Place in the freezer, uncovered, until set, at least 4 hours.
• Remove from the freezer, peel off the paper and break into random pieces. Transfer to an airtight container and keep frozen until ready to eat.

BIONICO (MEXICAN FRUIT SALAD)

Steps:

• Cut the fruit into bite-sized pieces. It can be the suggested fruit or you can swap in any you like.
• In a bowl combine yogurt with condensed milk, sour cream, and vanilla extract. Stir until mixed well.
• Top the fruit with 2 tbsp of the yogurt mixture milk sauce and 2 tbsp granola. You can also add shredded coconut, honey, sliced almonds, raisins, and more.

CREAMY YOGURT FRESH FRUIT SALAD

Steps:

• Mix together the prepared fruit in a large bowl.
• Gently mix in lime juice to keep the fruit from browning.
• In a separate small bowl, mix together yogurt, lemon juice, honey, and vanilla.
• Add yogurt mixture to the prepared fruit.
• Mix until combined.

MEXICAN FRUIT COCKTAIL WITH SWEET LIME YOGURT

Steps:

• For the sweet lime yogurt: Mix together the yogurt, sweetened condensed milk and lime zest and juice in a medium bowl. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
• For the fruit cocktail: Add the lime zest and juice to a pitcher with the sugar and 1 cup water. Stir until the sugar dissolves--you'll know this has happened when the liquid turns from cloudy to clear.
• Add the mango, papaya, grapes, maraschino cherries, pineapple and melon to a large bowl. Gently mix the fruit with some of the lime syrup, adding more until it is as sweet as you would like it. (The lime syrup will keep for 1 month refrigerated.)
• Serve with the sweet lime yogurt.

MORNING MANGO FRUIT SALAD WITH KEY LIME YOGURT

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, combine pineapple, mango, lychee, and grapefruit segments; set aside.
• In a small bowl, stir to combine yogurt, key lime juice, and cayenne; set aside.
• Divide mixed fruit into chilled bowls. Spoon over yogurt mixture and garnish with fresh raspberries.