Fiesta Sangria

Ingredients

some long
2 slices oranges
1 slice lemon
1 slice lime
1 slice seasonal fruits
1 ga dry
2 grand marnier
1 1/2 c brandy
1 package peaches
1 package blueberries

Instructions

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. NOTE: Hutson says that if she uses red wine in this punch, she also adds a long stick of cinnamon.