Fun Drink Friday - Sparkling Sangria with Cava

Sparkling SangriaPhoto: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Jan Gautro

Flavor this cava-and-brandy-based sangria with blueberries, cherries, raspberries, strawberries, nectarine, and apricot nectar for a sweet summer cocktail that tastes as good as it looks.
Ingredients
1 cup cherries, pitted and halved $1 cup blueberries $1 cup raspberries $1 cup quartered small strawberries $1/2 cup chopped nectarine (about 1) $1/3 cup brandy1 cup apricot nectar, chilled1 (750-milliliter) bottle cava, chilledPreparation1. Combine the first 6 ingredients in a large pitcher, and chill for at least 2 hours. Stir in 1 cup nectar and wine. Serve immediately.Note:Cava is a Spanish sparkling wine with less acidity than Champagne; you may substitute another sparkling wine, such as prosecco, if you prefer. Top each beverage with a mint sprig for a fragrant garnish.Jackie Mills, MS, RD,  Cooking Light  AUGUST 2013Also featured in: Cooking Light, June 2008
I love a good Sangria and what I liked about this is they use a Spanish sparkling wine instead of Champagne.My taste buds just don't like Champagne, so this is a must try for me.For other great recipes go to: Cooking Light