Easy Sangria - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (1 1/2 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 sticks
2 cups sparkling water, chilled
8 orange wedges
5 lemon slices
5 lime slices

Preparation

In a 2 quart glass measure, add 1/2 cup wine, brandy, Triple Sec, and sugar. Place in microwave and heat on high for 1 minute or until mixture is warm. Stir, dissolving sugar, and add remaining wine, juices, cloves, allspice, and cinnamon.
Chill for at least 2 hours and strain into a pitcher discarding spices. Stir in sparkling water and remaining ingredients, serve immediately.