Garden Sangria

yet to try

• Ready In: 48 hrs 30 mins
• Serves: 12

Ingredients

• 4  oranges, sliced
• 1  gallon dry white wine
• 1  cup Grand Marnier
• 2  cups brandy
• 2  bunches  lemon verbena (or any combination of mint, lemon balm, and pineapple sage)
•  fresh seasonal  fruit (such as, seedless grapes, apple slices, pear slices, and soft fruits such as strawberries, peaches,)

Directions

1. Place oranges, wine, orange liqueur, brandy, and fresh herb sprigs in a large glass container; cover and refrigerate overnight or for several days.
2. Four to six hours before serving, add the chopped firmer fruits, and the sliced lemons and limes.
3. Pour sangria into a glass pitcher, adding freshly sliced seasonal fruit; replace the herb sprigs with fresh ones, since they will have discolored.
4. Add frozen fruit just prior to a serving, as it will keep it chilled.
5. Pour sangria into long-stemmed glasses with a splash of club soda or champagne and add a fresh herb sprig.