Refreshing Fruits in Sparkling Lime & Vanilla Syrup

• 2 large limes, juiced
• 14 teaspoon grated lime rind (optional)
• 14 cup water
• 14 cup sugar
• 1 vanilla bean
• 3 cups strawberries, halved
• 1 cup blackberry
• 3 small bananas, sliced
• 4 mint sprigs
• 2 tablespoons sugar, coarse sugar & vanilla blend, grinder (garnish)

1. In a small pot add the lime juice, grated lime, water and sugar.
2. Bring to a rapid boil for 5 minutes then simmer until the syrup thickens.
3. Next remove the syrup from heat and allow it to cool until needed.
4. Slice the bean lengthwise and remove the seeds, add them to the warm lime syrup.
5. Wash, drain and hull the strawberries, cut in half and place in large bowl.
6. Wash and drain the blackberries and add them to the bowl with the strawberries.
7. Peel and slice the bananas and add them to the bowl with the berries.
8. Gently mix the fruit together, cover and put in the fridge until your syrup is cooled completely.
9. Pour the fruit into serving bowls and top with the lime vanilla syrup.
10. Sprinkle the sugar and vanilla blend mix over the fruit and garnish with mint.

lime rind, water, sugar, vanilla bean, strawberries, blackberry, bananas, mint sprigs, sugar

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/refreshing-fruits-in-sparkling-lime-vanilla-syrup-376710 (may not work)