Garden Sangria for a Crowd

KathyP53's Note:

A white wine sangria that uses lots of lovely fresh fruit. Makes enough for a crowd.

• Total Time: 8 hrs 10 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 8 hrs

Ingredients:

Yield: 1.5 gallons

• 1 gallon dry white wine , I like Pinot Grigio
• 2 cups brandy
• 1 cup orange liqueur
• 4 oranges , sliced
• 1 bunch fresh mint leaves
• 1 (1 liter) bottleof chilledclub soda or 1 (1 liter) bottle ginger ale
• 1 quart strawberry
• 2 lemons , thinly sliced
• 2 limes , thinly sliced

Directions:

1. Combine first 5 ingredients in a large container; cover and chill overnight.
2. Add club soda and next three ingredients just before serving; serve sangria over ice, if desired.
3. Garnish by skewering slices of lime, lemon, and/or oranges with whole starwberries. Place skewered fruit in a tall pilsner glass and pour in chilled sangria. Garnsih each glass with a small bunch of fresh mint leaves.