Sangria Blanca

I found this recipe in the Hannaford supermarket's magazine that is called Hannaford Fresh. Cooking time is the chilling time

• Ready In: 24 hrs 15 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 3 1⁄4 cups white wine (dry white wine)
• 1⁄4 cup  orange liqueur
• 1⁄4 cup sugar
• 1  orange, washed, halved, and thinly sliced (unpeeled)
• 1  lemon, washed, and thinly sliced (unpeeled)
• 1  red apple, halved, cored, and thinly sliced (unpeeled)
• 1  cup strawberry, washed, trimmed, and halved (if large)
• 24 -30  green grapes, frozen on a tray (optional)
• 2  cups sparkling apple cider, chilled

Directions

1. In a large pitcher, mix wine, liqueur, and sugar until sugar dissolves.
2. Add orange, lemon, apple, and strawberries.
3. With a wooden spoon, press fruit against sides and bottom of pitcher slightly.
4. Chill covered, for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight. If using grapes, place them on a tray to freeze.
5. Just before serving, stir in chilled sparkling apple cider. Serve in wine glasses or goblets with some of the fruit, adding ice or optional frozen grapes.