Texas White Sangria

Description
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group
 * Source: Southern Living
 * Makes 7½ cups

Ingredients

 * 1⅓ cups water
 * ½ cup sugar
 * 4 cinnamon sticks (3 inches each)
 * 1 cup fresh mint leaves, divided
 * 1 bottle dry white wine (750 ml)
 * 2 lemons, sliced
 * 2 oranges, sliced
 * 2 peaches, peeled and sliced
 * 2 cups club soda, chilled

Directions

 * 1) Bring first 3 ingredients and ½ cup mint leaves to a boil in a pan over medium heat.
 * 2) Reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes.
 * 3) Remove from heat and cool.
 * 4) Cover and let stand 8 hours, if desired.
 * 5) Remove cinnamon sticks and mint leaves with a slotted spoon.
 * 6) Combine sugar mixture, remaining ½ cup mint leaves, wine and next 3 ingredients in a large pitcher; chill overnight, if desired.
 * 7) Stir in club soda just before serving.
 * 8) Serve over ice.