Watermelon is light, watery and top-note bright; honeydew and cantaloupe are denser, muskier and sweeter in a honeyed way. People loyal to one are frequently lukewarm on the other, so it is worth knowing which side you are on before stocking up.
Honeydew’s soft sweetness against a lactic tang mirrors a Japanese melon-milk dessert, which is exactly what Aisu was channelling. It sounds odd and converts nearly everyone who tries it.













