White Wine Sangría

This is the white wine version of Sangria from Jose Andres's restaurant in Washington, D.C. called Jaleo. Use in-season fruits when making this refreshing white wine version of sangría.

Makes 4 servings.

Ingredients:

1 cup chopped mixed fresh fruit, such as strawberries, peaches and white grapes

1 bottle of cava (Spanish dry sparkling wine)

1/4 cup brandy

1/4 cup Licor 43 or other vanilla-flavored liqueur

1/4 cup white grape juice

1 teaspoon sugar

1 small fresh mint sprig

Preparation:

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

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

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

- Give a quick stir and add the mint sprig.

- When serving, make sure each glass gets some ice and fruit.

From 'MADE IN SPAIN' - Spanish Dishes for the American Kitchen' by Jóse Andrés with Richard Wolffe