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There are perhaps as many recipes for Sangria as there are people who make it, however, the basic components are red wine, fruit, usually citrus, sweetener, something to give it a bit of a boost and something to give it a bit of sparkle. The end result, something cooling and refreshing. The following recipe is as good as any.

1 bottle full bodied red wine (Burgundy type) *

Juice of one large orange

Juice of one large lemon

1 orange, cut into thin slices

1 lemon, cut into thin slices

1 peach, peeled and diced

1 tablespoon sugar

1 cup rum or brandy (optional)

2 cups sparkling water

Mix the first eight ingredients together well before adding the sparkling water and stirring gently. Serve in a glass pitcher filled with ice.

* 1 bottle = 750 milliliters or 4/5 of a gallon or 25.6 ounces or about 3 ¼ cups

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