White Peach Sangria

Time: about 15 minutes, plus at least 2 hours to chill

Yield: Makes about 8 cups; 10 to 12 drinks

Ingredients

• 1  bottle (750 ml.) Riesling or other aromatic white wine
• 2  cups  thin wedges firm-ripe white peaches (about 3/4 lb.)
• 1/2  cup  peach schnapps
• 1  cup  loosely packed mint sprigs
• 1  bottle (750 ml.) chilled brut-style sparkling wine

Preparation

1. In a large pitcher or small punch bowl, combine Riesling, peaches, peach schnapps, and mint sprigs. Cover and chill until cold, at least 2 hours.

2. Pour in sparkling wine, stir gently, and serve immediately in chilled white-wine glasses.

Bar snack: Marcona or other toasted almonds.