Basic Sangria - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (750 ml) bottle full-bodied red wine
1 oz. (2 Tbsp.) brandy
1 oz. (2 Tbsp.) Triple Sec or other orange liqueur
1 Tbsp. sugar
1 orange, sliced
1 lemon, sliced
2 Tbsp. pineapple chunks
seltzer water (optional)

Preparation

In a large pitcher, combine wine, brandy, Triple Sec, sugar and fruit.
Stir to dissolve sugar.
Serve over ice.
If desired, add seltzer water to mixture in pitcher for a lighter quaff. Makes 6 drinks more if you add seltzer.