| 2 | each | oranges | thinly sliced |
| 1 | each | lemon | thinly sliced |
| 1 | each | lime | thinly sliced, optional |
| 1 | x | fruit | fresh, seasonal* |
| 1 | gallon | white wine | or dry red* |
| 2 | cups | liqueur | grand marnier or cointreau, orange flavor* |
| 1 1/2 | cups | brandy | * |
| 2 | bunch | lemon verbena | long stemmed* |
| 1 | package | peaches | or blueberries, frozen* |
| 1 | x | club soda | or champagne* |
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.
First published: 1996-01-27 last updated: 2012-03-31