White Wine Sangría with Brandy, Grand Marnier and Citrus

Not only is this Winter Citrus While Sangría refreshing but also beautiful to look at. Combining several of winter's prized fruits infuses sweet and tangy flavours for a perfect winter sipper. If you prefer to not include the fruit in the sangría servings be sure to use them in some other way; they are delicious once infused with the sangría. To add fizz and sweetness before serving I prefer San Pellegrino's Aranciata sparkling orange beverage which has a softer flavour, is less sweet and fizzy than many citrus sodas. If not available a similar citrus soda will also do the trick.

1 bottle white Rioja or Pinot Grigio wine (750 mL)
1/3 cup Brandy
½ cup Citronage or Grand Marnier liqueur
1 blood oranges, peeled and sliced
½ cup sliced kumquats (about 10-12)
1 Meyer lemons, peeled and sliced
1 Cara Cara orange, peeled and sliced
1 small navel orange, peeled and sliced
1 lime, peeled and sliced
3 clementines, peeled and sliced
San Pellegrino Aranciata or similar citrus sparkling soda

Combine all ingredients except San Pellegrino Aranciata in a large glass jar with lid and spigot, or glass container that can be closed. Place in the refrigerator overnight.

To Serve:
Fill a glass with 2/3 liquid and fruit, and top with 1/3 San Pellegrino Aranciata or other sparkling citrus soda.

Makes 8 servings.