White Sangria

Courtesy of Cuisine at Home This classic Spanish drink is the perfect solution to summer's hottest evenings. Dissolve sugar in hot water inside a pitcher.

• Ready In: 2 hrs
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup hot water
• 1⁄2 cup sugar
• 750  ml white wine
• 3⁄4 cup brandy
• 1  vanilla bean
• 1  lime, sliced into rounds
• 1  orange, sliced into rounds
• 1⁄2 pineapple, cored and sliced into rings
• 2  cups  club soda
•  mint sprig
•  fresh raspberry

Directions

1. Dissolve in a Pitcher the water and sugar.
2. Add; Chill Two Hours the wine, brandy vanilla bean, lime, orange and pineapple.
3. Stir in club soda, cubed ice.
4. Pour into Glasses; Garnish with, Fresh mint sprigs and Fresh raspberries.