Fiesta Sangria

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Serving Size : 40 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Beverages

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 Oranges -- thinly sliced
1 Lemon -- thinly sliced
1 Lime -- thinly sliced (opt)
Fresh seasonal fruits -- such
seedless grapes -- apple
pear slices
1 gallon Dry red or white wine
2 cups Grand Marnier
1 1/2 cups Brandy
2 bn Long-stemmed lemon verbena -- (mint and lemon balm
added)
1 package Frozen peaches OR
1 package Frozen blueberries
Club soda or champagne

From "The Herb Garden Cookbook" (Gulf, $12.95), by Lucinda Hutson. If
lemon verbena or lemon balm are unavailable, mint may be substituted.

Place oranges, lemon, lime and other seasonal fruits in a large
container. Add wine, orange liqueur, brandy and herbs. Cover and
refrigerate at least overnight, or up to three days.

Fill a clear glass pitcher with sangria, adding more freshly sliced
seasonal fruits, frozen peaches and/or blueberries and fresh
long-stemmed herbs. (Soft fruits such as fresh strawberries or sliced
kiwi also may be added before serving.) Pour into wine glasses with a
splash of club soda or champagne, a tiny cluster of grapes and a fresh
herb sprig.

Makes about 40 4-oz servings.