White Sangria

Recipe Courtesy of: Cuisine at Home

• 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 fresh pineapple, cored and sliced into rings
• 2  cups  club soda
•  ice cube
•  mint sprig
•  fresh raspberry

Directions

1. Dissolve in a Pitcher: 1/2 cup hot water,1/2 cup sugar
2. Add; Chill Two Hours: 1 bottle (750 ml) white table wine (any good white wine), 3/4 cup brandy,1 vanilla bean,1 lime, sliced into rounds ,1 orange, sliced into rounds ,1/2 fresh pineapple, cored and sliced into rings
3. Stir in: 2 cups club soda , ice cubes.
4. Pour into Glasses; Garnish with: Fresh mint sprigs, Fresh raspberries
5. This classic Spanish drink is the perfect solution to summer's hottest evenings.
6. Dissolve sugar in hot water inside a pitcher.
7. Add white wine, brandy, vanilla bean, lime, orange, and pineapple. Chill in the refrigerator for two hours.
8. Stir in club soda and cubed ice.
9. Pour into glasses and garnish with mint sprigs and fresh raspberries.