Drinks

Serves 6

• 2/3 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 3 cups dry, fruity red wine, such as Beaujolais, Zinfandel
• 1 cup sparkling water
• Lime slices

1. Mix together the lime juice, sugar and ¼ cup water, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
2. Just before serving, pour the wine into a pitcher and stir in the sparkling water and lime syrup. Serve over ice in tall glasses garnished with a lime slice.