Red Wine Sangria

Ingredients

• 750 ml dry Spanish red wine, such as Rioja or Garnacha
• ½ cup brandy
• ¼ cup orange liqueur
• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• 1 orange, sliced into rounds
• 1 lemon, sliced into rounds
• 1 apple, cored and diced
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 2 cups chilled sparkling water

Method

1. Stir the brandy, orange liqueur and sugar in a large pitcher until the sugar dissolves.
2. Add the orange, lemon, apple and cinnamon stick, then pour in the wine.
3. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.
4. Just before serving, top with the sparkling water and pour over ice with some of the fruit.

Notes