Instructions: *Sauterne, Grenache or sweet Reisling.

Bring sugar, water, wine and orange juice to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring once or twice to dissolve sugar. Add lavender flowers. Cover and steep for 1 to 2 hours. Strain out lavender flowers, pressing on pulp.

To serve, pour syrup over melon; gently toss. Garnish with mint leaves.

Yield: 4 to 6 servings.

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