Watermelon Rings with Moscato

Watermelon Rings with Moscato make a fresh and elegant dessert that combines the sweetness of watermelon with the aroma of Moscato wine. Here is the recipe:

Ingredients

• 1 medium watermelon
• 2 glasses of Moscato wine
• 4 tablespoons of granulated sugar
• 1 lemon (the juice)
• Fresh mint leaves for garnish
• Optional berries for garnish

Preparation

1. Cut the watermelon in half and then into large slices to create rings using a round pastry cutter or a sharp knife. Make sure the rings are about 2-3 cm thick.
2. In a bowl, mix the Moscato wine with granulated sugar and lemon juice until the sugar has completely dissolved.
3. Soak the watermelon rings in the Moscato marinade and let them rest for at least two hours in the refrigerator, better if covered with plastic wrap. You can also turn them halfway through the marinating to ensure they are well soaked with the liquid from both sides.
4. Drain the rings from the marinade and arrange them on serving plates.
5. Garnish each ring with fresh mint leaves and, if you like, add some berries such as blackberries or raspberries for a touch of color and flavor.
6. Serve the watermelon rings well chilled.

Fun Fact

Moscato is a sweet and aromatic wine that pairs wonderfully with desserts and fresh fruit, like watermelon. In this recipe, the use of Moscato enhances the natural sweetness of the watermelon, adding a pleasing contrast with its floral notes.

For an even more Italian twist, you can prepare a reduction with the Moscato by simmering it with sugar and a little lemon juice until it turns into a syrup that you can then drizzle over the watermelon rings just before serving. It will be a way to further concentrate the wine’s flavor onto the watermelon.