Strawberry Sangria

Here's a refreshing twist on classic sangria--perfect for your summer BBQ's or Mexigrub (as we call it)! Originally from "Outdoor Cooking" a cookbook from the Arizona Highways magazine. Prep time does not include marinating time for strawberries.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 1  quart strawberry, stemmed
• 1  cup sugar
• 1 (750 ml) bottle  of chilled red wine
• 1  unpeeled seedless orange, sliced
• 1  unpeeled lemon, sliced and seeded
• 6  ounces sparkling water or 6  ounces  club soda
•  clear  ice cube
•  fresh mint leaves
•  additional strawberry, for garnish

Directions

1. Marinate strawberries in sugar until heavy syrup develops. Refrigerated overnight works best.
2. To serve, pour strawberries and syrup into a large pitcher; add wine and citrus slices to pitcher and stir.
3. Pour sparkling water or soda over fruit and wine mixture; stir again.
4. Fill deep wine or champagne glasses with ice and then sangria.
5. Garnish with mint and a fresh, whole berry and enjoy!