Red Sangria

By blum099

Ingredients

• One 750-milliliter bottle fruity red wine, such as Merlot
• 4 ounces brandy
• 3 ounces Simple Syrup (makes one and 1 1/2 cups 1 cup water
• 1 cup sugar
• In a small saucepan, bring sugar and water to a boil; simmer until the sugar is dissolved, 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool completely.
• MAKE AHEAD The syrup can be refrigerated in a glass jar for up to 1 month.
• 1 cup mixed chunks of seeded oranges, lemons and limes

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a pitcher, combine the red wine, brandy, Simple Syrup and fruit. Refrigerate until the drink is chilled and the flavors are blended, 4 to 8 hours. Serve the sangria in chilled, ice-filled wineglasses.