Kiwi Melon Sangria

 

2½ cups cubed honeydew melon or light-fleshed summer melon

1 (750 ml) bottle dry white wine

½ cup brandy

¼ cup tequila

3 kiwis, peeled and sliced, or a pint of kiwi berries from the farm market

1 lime, sliced

1 cup club soda or seltzer water

Fresh mint for garnish, if desired

 

Add 1½ cups of the honeydew melon and ¼ cup of the white wine to your blender. Blend on high for 2 minutes. Transfer the purée to a large pitcher or Mason jar. Then stir in the remaining white wine, brandy and tequila. Add the kiwi slices, lime slices and remaining 1 cup of cubed honeydew melon. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours, up to overnight. Divide the sangria mixture evenly into serving glasses. Top each with soda water; stir in gently. Garnish with fresh mint sprigs and a lime wheel.