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melons on the rocks by the water

Bendita Entre los Melones


  • Author: Rebekah Peppler

Description

Literally “blessed between the melons,” this recipe title is inspired by a Spanish saying, “bendito entre las mujeres” or “blessed among the women.”


Ingredients

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  • 1 ripe Charentais melon (or other orange-fleshed variety), chilled
  • 2 ounces [60 ml] sweet white wine such as Muscat de Beaume-de-Venise or Sauternes, chilled
  • Flaky sea salt

Instructions

  1. Cut the melon in half crosswise. Scoop out and discard the seeds. Add 1 ounce of wine to each half, sprinkle the edges with salt, and serve.