White sangria with citrus

Ingredients:

• 1 bottle (0.75 l) of white wine
• 0.5 cups brandy or cognac
• 1/4 cup orange liqueur (preferably Cointreau)
• 2 tbsp. ultrafine sugar
• 0.5 cups orange juice
• 0.5 cups of sparkling water
• 1 medium unpeeled orange, chopped
• 1 unpeeled lemon, sliced

Preparation:

1. In a pitcher, combine the wine, cognac, orange liqueur, and sugar and stir until the sugar dissolves. Add orange juice and sparkling water. Add orange and lemon wedges and refrigerate. Serve over ice.