Step 1

Lengthwise, cut off the top third of watermelon (save top for other purpose)

Step 2

Or carve watermelon into desired shape or design. With a melon baller, cut balls from larger section of watermelon. Remove seeds from balls and refrigerate.

Step 3

Remove remaining pulp from melon to make a basket. Drain, and if necessary cut thin slice from bottom so shell will sit flat. Refrigerate.

Step 4

Cut balls from cantaloupe and honeydew (about 3 cups of each). Remove rind and core from pineapple, and cut pineapple into bite-size pieces. Mix with cantaloupe and honeydew balls; cover and refrigerate. Just before serving, peel

Step 5

(see note) and slice peaches, and rinse and hull the strawberries. Drain melon balls and pineapple chunks. Combine all fruit in large bowl.

Step 6

To make sauce: In a small bowl, mix together the lime juice, honey and wine.

Step 7

Pour sauce over the fruit and toss to coat. Pour fruit into watermelon shell and garnish with mint leaves.

Step 8

Note: To peel peaches, submerge them in boiling for 30 to 60 seconds and then into cold water for 20 seconds. Skin should slip right off.