Jaleo's Sangria Blanca

Ingredients

• 1 cup mixed fresh fruit, chopped (such as strawberries, peaches and white grapes)
• 1 liter spanish dry sparkling wine (cava)
• 1/4 cup brandy
• 1/4 cup Licor 43 (or other vanilla-flavored liqueur)
• 1/4 cup white grape juice
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 sprig mint, fresh
• additional mint sprig (to garnish)

Directions

1. 1

   Fill a glass pitcher halfway with ice and add the chopped fruit.

2. 2

   Tilt the pitcher and pour the cava very slowly down the side; this will help retain the bubbles.

3. 3

   In another pitcher, combine the brandy, Licor 43, white grape juice and sugar, then pour the mixture into the sparkling wine and fruit.

4. 4

   Give a quick stir and add the mint sprig.

5. 5

   When serving, make sure each glass gets some ice and fruit; garnish with mint if desired.