Wine Punch

10 sprigs mint
7 whole cloves
1 cup sugar
1 cup water
1/2 cup lemon juice
1 large can pineapple chunks
6 slices orange, with peel
2 4/5 quarts chilled Sauterne
1 bottle sparkling water
fresh strawberries

Crush 4 sprigs of mint and cloves with sugar. Add water and lemon juice to a large bowl. Add crushed mint, cloves, and sugar. Stir until sugar is dissolved. Add pineapple chunks and slices of orange. Pour mixture over block of ice in chilled punch bowl. Add Sauterne and sparkling water. Garnish with strawberries and sprigs of mint.

Makes 12 Servings

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