Sangria

By know1der

Ingredients

• 2 large juice oranges, washed; one orange sliced; remaining orange juiced
• 1 large lemon, washed and sliced
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup Triple Sec
• 1 bottle inexpensive, fruity, medium-bodied red wine (750 milliliters), chilled (inexpensive Merlot is best)

Preparation

Step 1

1. Add sliced orange, lemon, and sugar to large pitcher; mash gently with wooden spoon until fruit releases some juice, but is not totally crushed, and sugar dissolves, about 1 minute. Stir in orange juice, Triple Sec, and wine; refrigerate for at least 2, and up to 8 hours.

2. Before serving, add 6 to 8 ice cubes and stir briskly to distribute settled fruit and pulp; serve immediately.