Summer Favorites

Sangria

Ingredients

  • 1 bottle (1.5 liter) red wine (Merlot or Shiraz)
  • 1-1/2 c. fresh orange juice or use frozen from concentrate
  • 1/3 c. brandy
  • 1/3 c. sugar
  • 1 Valencia orange, sliced
  • 1 lemon, sliced
  • 1 lime, sliced
  • 1 nectarine, sliced
  • small granny smith apple, cubed
  • other fruit as desired
  • 3 c. seltzer or club soda

Instructions

Mix the wine, orange juice, brandy and sugar.

Cut up the fruit and add it to the wine mixture. Cover and let sit for several hours, or overnight so the fruit flavors blend.

Just before serving add the seltzer water or club soda. Pour into glasses with a little ice (not too much or it dilutes it), scoop out some of the fruit and enjoy!