White Peach Sangria

A refreshing summer drink!

Ingredients:
1 750 ml Dry White Wine (the better the wine the better the taste)
1/2 c Passion Fruit or Peach Nectar
1/4 c Sugar or Honey (I prefer honey)
2 Tbs Apricot Brandy or any flavor Brandy
2 med Peaches or Nectarines, sliced
1 Lemon, half sliced & have juice
1 c Chilled Sparkling Water or Soda Water
2 c Ice

Directions:
Combine wine, nectar, honey or sugar, brandy, & lemon juice.
Chill at least 1 hour.
Add lemon & peach slices.
Stir in 2 c. of ice and sparkling water. Enjoy!

Source: Modified version from Vegetarian Times Magazine July/Aug 06 Issue
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Peach Nutrition:
High in Vitamins A & C. Also contains Vitamins B1, B2, B3, E, K, Calcium, Iron, Folic Acid, Magnesium, & Panthothenic Acid. Low calorie only about 66 per peach.

Peach Health Benefits:
Helps improve the health of the skin and adds color to the complexion.
Helps with Anemia, Asthma, Constipation, Digestion, Bladder, & Kidney Stones.
Anti-inflammatory for intestine, kidneys, & lungs.High Blood Pressure.
Antioxidant.
Helps guard against blindness.
Peach flowers have sedative properties which help sooth restless children.

Peach History:
Peaches originate from China. They are mentioned in Chinese writings as far back as the 10 century B.C & were favored among the emperors. July and August are peak season for fresh peaches. Choose peaches that are firm to the touch, but whose flesh will yield with gentle pressure. To remove the seed, slice lengthwise 360 degrees around the pit down to the stone.

Chinese legends attribute the peach with the power to confer immortality. The legend tells of the Peach Tree of the Gods which bloomed only once every three thousand years, yielding the fruits of eternal life. These illustrious fruits granted health, virility and immortality to those who ate of the fruit.

Modify:
Make with white grape juice instead of wine & minus the brandy for a virgin juice spritzer. This is how i'll be enjoying my peaches this year for I have a bun in the oven.