Cava Sangria - cooking recipe

Ingredients

8 large mint leaves
1 (750 ml) bottle cava sparkling wine, chilled
3/4 cup white grape juice, chilled
1/2 cup sliced fresh strawberries
1/4 cup orange liqueur
fresh sugar cane stick, garnish

Preparation

Press mint leaves against sides of a large pitcher with back of a wooden spoon to release flavors.
Stir in sparkling wine and next 3 ingredients.
Serve immediately over ice; garnish if desired.
*Other sparkling wine or Champagne may be substituted.
*Recipe tested with Cointreau and Grand Marnier orange liqueurs.