Preparation time: 20 minutes. Chilling time: 1 hour. Serves: 8.

1 honeydew melon
2 lemons, thinly sliced
Juice of 2 limes
3 bottles Chablis, Sauternes or other white wine
1 bottle champagne, chilled

1. Cut honeydew melon in half. Scoop out seeds. Use a melon-baller to scoop out perfectly shaped melon balls. Place them in punch bowl.

2. Add lemon slices. Pou in lime juice. Add wine. Cover. Chill at least 1 hour.

3. Add chilled champagne just before serving.

TIPS: You can use 1 quart ginger ale in place of the champagne with splendid results.