Winter Fruit Sangria - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 calmyrna dried figs, sliced (light, dried)
6 dried apricots, cut into slivers (dried)
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup raisins
1/4 cup brandy
2 tablespoons honey
750 ml rioja wine or 750 ml merlot
10 ounces club soda

Preparation

In a saucepan stir together the dried fruits, brandy, and honey.
Cook over medium-low heat until simmering.
Remove from heat; cool slightly. Add wine; stir.
Refrigerate up to 24 hours.
To serve, strain sangria into a pitcher.
Add ice cubes and club soda; stir gently.
Serve and enjoy!