Homemade Sangria - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 orange
2 lemons
2 qt. Rose or Burgundy
1/2 c. sugar
3 Tbsp. brandy
1 qt. chilled sparkling water

Preparation

Cut outer peel from orange into a long spiral strip without membrane.
Place in 2-quart container.
Squeeze orange and 1 lemon.
Add to peel.
Slice other unpeeled lemon into thin cartwheels.
Add to juice.
Add 2 quart bottles of wine.
Add sugar and brandy.
Stir to dissolve sugar.
Chill.
Pour into a punch bowl or 2 pitchers.
Add 1 quart chilled sparkling water. Optional:
May add cinnamon sticks, limes, cloves, etc.
Enjoy! Makes 2 quarts.