Tao Summer Sangria

I've created a masterpiece! I'm calling it Tao Summer Sangria (Tao = The Art Of :D). Anything with cilantro reminds me of summer.

Here is a rough recipe for:

Tao Summer Sangria

1 bottle of Chardonnay (I used 3 buck Chuck (Charles Shaw wines from Trader Joes, $3) because there is no point in spending a lot of money on a wine that your are going to completely alter)

1 cup of St. Germaine elderflower liqueur (amount depends on desired sweetness)

1 large handful of cilantro

1 large handful of mint

6-8 large basil leaves

1/2 cucumber

*Combine all the vegetable and herb ingredients in a pitcher.

*Pour in wine followed by the St. Germaine.

*Chill for several hours.

*Strain and pour into wine glass and garnish with mint.

Enjoy!

The Kyocera adjustable slicer is such a great kitchen tool. It works like a mandolin and sliced my cucumbers perfectly.