Sangria by the Pros

Sangria by the Pros
Sangria by the Pros

• 1 orange
• 1 lemon
• 1 lime
• 1 medium all purpose apples, pared, cored and sliced
• 1 cup pitted cherries
• 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks
• 3/4 cup brandy
• 1 (750 milliliter) bottle dry red wine
• 1 (12 ounce) can lemon-lime soda to taste
• 1 cup orange juice to taste

1. Slice the orange, lemon, and lime into thin rounds. Place the citrus in a pitcher with the apples, cherries, and pineapple. Pour in the brandy and refrigerate for 2 hours of more. Chill the bottle of red wine, lemon-lime soda, and orange juice at the same time.
2. Gently crush the fruits with a spoon, then stir in the red wine, lemon-lime soda, and orange juice. Add additional brandy or orange juice to taste.