Ingredients
2 medium apples
2 medium oranges
1/2 cup brandy
1/4 cup orange liqueur, such as Cointreau
1 (750-milliliter) bottle red wine
2 to 3 cups sparkling water, chilled
Ice
Instructions
Cut 2 medium apples and 2 medium oranges into thin slices or wedges. Leave the peels on. Transfer the cut fruit to a pitcher.
Measure 1/2 cup brandy and pour it over the fruit.
Measure 1/4 cup orange liqueur and pour it into the pitcher.
Uncork a (750-milliliter) bottle red wine and pour it into the pitcher.
Stir the liqueur, wine, and fruit together.
Do not taste the sangria now; you will be disappointed! Cover the pitcher and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or preferably overnight. The sangria gets softer, sweeter, and much more delicious overnight in the fridge.
When ready to serve, top off the sangria with sparkling water. Stir gently to combine. Taste and add more if desired. Scoop a few pieces of fruit into each ice-filled glass when serving.
