Minted White Sangria

Ingredients

• 1 cup packed fresh mint leaves plus mint sprigs for garnish
• 1/4 cup sugar
• A chilled 750-ml. bottle dry white wine
• 1/4 cup brandy

Instructions

1. In a pitcher combine the mint, the sugar and 3 tablespoons hot water and with a wooden spoon combine the mixture well, bruising the mint.
2. Stir in the wine and the brandy and chill the sangria, covered, for 1 hour.
3. Strain the sangria into tall glasses filled with ice cubes and garnish each drink with mint sprig.