Article: Tropical breeze: fresh fruit from warm climes brings a breath of the exotic to party-perfect cocktails and hors d'oeuvres ideal for the season's hottest month.

This page: Tropical fruits inject color-and plenty of flavors--into the cocktail hour. From left: A cherimoya milkshake pairs creamy ice cream with a relative of the custard apple that boasts hints of pineapple and banana. Made with pisco, a South American brandy, this passion fruit drink packs a punch. Papaya stars in a frozen; concoction made with light rum. Hand-blown glasses from the Conran Shop; teak tray from Aero; tiered silk skirt and blouse from Calypso; blue Turtle; Batik fabric in background by China Seas. Opposite: Freshly cut papaya rests on Shogun silk from JAB.

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