Sangria | Spain

Ingredients 

• 1 small lemon or lime, halved and sliced 
• 1 orange, quartered and sliced
• 1 small apple, cored and chopped into bite-size pieces
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 3/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
• 1 bottle fruity red wine, such as Rioja or Beaujolais
• 1/3 cup brandy (Cognac)
• 1/4 cup orange liqueur, such as Cointreau or Grand Marnier
• 1 cup seltzer or club soda, chilled
• Ice cubes

Preparation

1. In a large pitcher or bowl, mix the sugar with the lemon and/or lime slices and muddle a bit.
   
   
2. Add the remaining ingredients except the ice and seltzer or club soda.
   
   
3. Chill several hours or overnight. Just before serving, stir in seltzer or club soda and ice.