Ingredients

　　2 limes, sliced thin

　　2 small carambolas (star fruit, available at specialty produce markets), sliced thin crosswise

　　1 chilled 750-ml. bottle dry white wine

　　1 chilled 12-ounce can mango nectar

　　1 mango, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

　　1 chilled 12-ounce can ginger ale

　　1 chilled 750-ml. bottle champagne

　　Reserve some of the lime and carambola slices for garnish. In a large pitcher stir together the white wine, the mango nectar, the mango, and the remaining lime and carambola slices. The sangr-a may be prepared up to this point 1 day in advance and kept covered and chilled. Just before serving, stir in the ginger ale, the champagne, and ice cubes and serve the sangr-a garnished with the reserved lime and carambola slices.