End of Summer Sangria

     Summer is officially over.  Time for pumpkin spice, root vegetables, and warm soups.  A last minute gathering of friends left me searching my cabinets and refrigerator for something I could bring without having to stop at the store.  I came up with sangria made with apples, strawberries, and basil to toast one heck of a summer.

End of Summer Sangria

Ingredients
1/2 lb fresh strawberries, sliced thin
1 apple, cut into small pieces
1 handful fresh whole basil leaves
1 bottle Chardonnay
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup club soda
1 cup white grape juice


Method
1. Layer the fruit and basil at the bottom of a large pitcher.
2. Add sugar and allow to sit for 10 minutes.
3. Add the club soda and then the grape fruit juice and wine.
4. Stir and serve.