Recipe: White peach-Riesling sangria

Total time: About 20 minutes, plus fermenting time

Servings: 6

Note: Adapted from wine director/sommelier Holly Smith at Eno, Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel. The sangria will keep refrigerated for 1 week. To make a simple syrup, mix equal parts sugar and water over low heat in a small saucepan until the sugar melts. Poolside at the hotel, the sangria is served with fruit ice cubes — place a berry or small piece of peach in each compartment of an ice cube tray, then fill with water and freeze.

750ml. bottle dry Riesling

1 1/2 cups white cranberry-peach drink

1/2 cup peach nectar

3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

2 tablespoons simple syrup

1/2 vanilla bean, split lengthwise

2 lemons, cut in 1/2-inch slices

2 oranges, cut in 1/2-inch slices

2 ripe white peaches, cut into wedges

10 fresh raspberries

Club soda, if desired

Fresh mint sprigs, if desired

1. In a large pitcher, combine the Riesling, cranberry-peach drink, peach nectar, lemon juice, simple syrup, vanilla bean, lemons, oranges, peaches and raspberries and stir gently. Refrigerate several hours, but preferably 2 to 3 days, to allow the flavors to develop.

2. To serve, pour the sangria into a high-ball or margarita glass filled with ice. If desired, float the top of the glass with a little club soda and garnish with a mint sprig. Serve immediately.

Each serving: 136 calories; 0 protein; 14 grams carbohydrates; 0 fiber; 0 fat; 0 cholesterol; 10 mg. sodium.