Chanterais melons, also called Cavaillon, are a delicious alternative to cantaloupes. Look for them at farmers’ markets and gourmet stores.
Recipe information
Yield
serves 6
Ingredients
1 bottle (750 ml) French dry rosé wine, such as Tavel or Bandol
6 tablespoons crème de cassis (black currant liqueur)
1 Chanterais melon or 1/2 large cantaloupe, cut into chunks
1 peach or nectarine, pitted and cut into 8 wedges
1/2 pint blackberries or raspberries
1 bottle (750 ml) sparkling water
Preparation
Stir together all the ingredients except the sparkling water in a large pitcher. Refrigerate at least 1 hour or until ready to serve, up to 3 hours. Stir in the sparkling water, and serve over ice.
Reprinted with permission from The Martha Stewart Living Cookbook: The New Classics by Martha Stewart Living Magazine, copyright © 2007. Published by Clarkson Potter, a division of The Crown Publishing Group.
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