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" Ingredients \u2022 4 fresh or dried figs, sliced \u2022 1 cup dried pitted cherries \u2022 2 ounces cognac \u2022 2 tablespoons honey, warmed \u2022 170 ml bottle light red wine, chilled \u2022 12 ounces club soda, chilled (optional) \u2022 about 3 cups ice cubes \u2022 4 to 6 mint sprigs for garnish (optional) Directions In a large (at least 2-quart) glass container, combine the figs and cherries. Add the cognac and honey, and stir until the honey has dissolved. Slowly pour in the wine, stirring gently. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or as long as overnight.  When ready to serve, strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a glass pitcher. Add the club soda, if using, and stir gently with a long-handled wooden spoon. Fill highballs, wineglasses, or other decorative glasses with ice cubes and pour the sangria over the ice. Garnish each glass with a mint sprig, if desire. Serves 4 to 6. Recipe from Sangria: Fun and Festive Recipes by Mittie Hellman, courtesy of Chronicle Books. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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