Minty Fresh French Aperitif And Appetiser Charentais Melon Bowls

• 2 small charentais muskmelons
• 200 200 ml sherry wine, port (approx) or 200 ml fortified wine (approx)
• fresh mint sprig, to serve

1. To prepare: Halve and remove the pips and fibres. Cut a small piece from the bottom of each melon so they sit upright in a bowl.
2. Run a knife carefully around the top edge of the melon, as you would prepare a grapefruit. Then cut the flesh in to segments - going as deep as you can without damaging the outer skin - almost like a sunburst pattern - like rays of the sun! Wiggle the knife around to make them quite deep - the liquor will seep into them whilst they are chilling. Place the melon halves in attractive individual serving bowls.
3. Pour in the pineau, sherry or port until the centre of the melon is filled - making sure that it is not too full as it will run over. Place the filled melon halves in the fridge for about 4 hours to chill before serving. Place a mint sprig into each melon half to serve.
4. To store - Keep uncut melons at room temperature until fully ripened, then store in the fridge for up to 5 days. Cut melon should always be covered with Clingfilm and used within 3 days.

charentais, sherry wine, mint sprig

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/minty-fresh-french-aperitif-and-appetiser-charentais-melon-bowls-317396 (may not work)