Ingredients

  • 1 (750 ml) bottlewhite merlot
  • 14-12 cup brandy, I used Hennessy Brand
  • 1 lime, sliced thin
  • 5 -6 strawberries, quartered
  • 1 lemon, juice of
  • 1 cup grapes, I used organic black and cut some in half
  • chilled lemon lime seltzer water
  • seltzer ice cube (with raspberries or blackberry)
  • 14 cup sugar (optional)

Method

  • Use a clear glass pitcher for pretty presentation.
  • Make the ice cubes up ahead and freeze in containers to have on hand for summer drinks.
  • Pour the wine in the pitcher, add Brandy, cut up fruit.
  • If your going to add sugar do it before you add the fruit and stir till dissolved.
  • Cover and refrigerate for 12-24 hours before plan to serve.
  • To serve place some of the fruit in glasses along with prepared ice cubes.
  • Pour in Sangria.
  • I place small bottles chilled Seltzer on the table so each person can adjust the strength to their preference.
  • Keeps up to 2-3 days refrigerated and the fruit is delicious to eat.