Fruits in Red Wine

A refreshing melange of fruits with a splash of red wine.

For the Syrup:

225 gm sugar

200 ml water

175 ml red wine

4 Tbsp pomegranate syrup

Juice of 2-3 lemons

1 tsp lemon rind

1 cinnamon stick

6 cloves

1/2 tsp coriander seeds

Fruits: 750 gm mixed fruits

For the Topping:

1-2 Tbsp icing sugar

1 Tbsp rum

Place all the syrup ingredients in a pan and cook until the sugar dissolves.

Sharpen with lemon juice and strain peel, de-seed and cut fruits into chunks.

Soak the fruits in the syrup and chill.

Mix all the topping ingredients and whisk.

Serve the salad chilled with a thick layer of topping.