Late Summer Fruits With Wines and Spirits

Late summer peaches, melons, and blackberries are each lovely to eat on their own, but paired with spirits they rise to a new level of indulgence, as described by Stacey Harwood in her article Late Summer Fruits With Wines and Spirits »

Bellini
Bellini

The traditional Bellini is made with white peach purée and sparkling wine, but the addition of peach brandy intensifies and sweetens the cocktail. Get the recipe for Bellini »

Melon au Porto
Melon au Porto

The simple pairing of cantaloupe and port could be found on the menu of any classic mid-century French restaurant. The best melon to use is the French Charentais, which is small and slightly acidic (though still sweet), but it’s just as good with a musk or hand melon or cantaloupe.

Blackberry Rum Shrub
Summer Fruits with Wine and Spirits
PHOTOGRAPHY BY NICOLE FRANZEN
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Late Summer Fruits With Wines and Spirits

Late summer peaches, melons, and blackberries are each lovely to eat on their own, but paired with spirits they rise to a new level of indulgence, as described by Stacey Harwood in her article Late Summer Fruits With Wines and Spirits »

Bellini
Bellini

The traditional Bellini is made with white peach purée and sparkling wine, but the addition of peach brandy intensifies and sweetens the cocktail. Get the recipe for Bellini »

Melon au Porto
Melon au Porto

The simple pairing of cantaloupe and port could be found on the menu of any classic mid-century French restaurant. The best melon to use is the French Charentais, which is small and slightly acidic (though still sweet), but it’s just as good with a musk or hand melon or cantaloupe.

Blackberry Rum Shrub

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