Sangria

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Yield

8 servings (serving size: about 3/4 cup)

Ingredients

• 1 (1.5-liter) bottle dry red wine, divided
• 2 tablespoons brandy
• 2 tablespoons Triple Sec (orange-flavored liqueur)
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 2/3 cup fresh orange juice
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 5 whole cloves
• 3 whole allspice
• 1 (3-inch) cinnamon stick
• 2 cups sparkling water, chilled
• 8 orange wedges
• 5 lemon slices
• 5 lime slices

Preparation

Combine 1/2 cup wine, brandy, liqueur, and sugar in a 2-quart glass measure. Microwave at high 1 minute or until mixture is warm; stir to dissolve sugar. Stir in the remaining wine, juices, cloves, allspice, and cinnamon. Chill at least 2 hours.

Strain mixture into a pitcher, and discard spices. Just before serving, stir in sparkling water and the remaining ingredients.