Ingredients

1/4 cup brandy

1/4 cup sugar

2 firm ripe peaches, halved, pitted, and thinly sliced

1/2 honeydew melon, seeded, peeled, cut lengthwise into thirds, and sliced thinly crosswise (4 cups)

1 bottle white wine, such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio, well-chilled

1 can (12 ounces) or (1 1/2 cups) seltzer or club soda

Ice cubes, for serving

Preparation

In a large bowl or pitcher combine brandy and sugar. Let stand 5 minutes; stir to dissolve sugar. Add fruit and wine to brandy mixture; stir. Just before serving, add seltzer, and stir again. Serve over ice.