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White Zinfandel strawberry sangria

• 1 cup fresh strawberries, thinly sliced
• 1 Fuji apple, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup whole fresh basil, stems attached
• 1-2 tablespoons elderflower cordial, to taste
• 1 bottle of Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi White Zinfandel, chilled
• Raspberry club soda to finish
• Lemon sugar rim (raw sugar)

Directions

In a large pitcher, combine everything except the soda.

Refrigerate the mixture for 10-15 minutes.

Rim the glasses with sugar.

Add the soda and give it a gentle stir before serving.

If desired, serve over ice & garnish with some fresh basil.

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