Hibiscus Sangria - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 cups hot water
3 cardamom pods, crushed
3 -4 ounces dried hibiscus flowers
1/4 cup Agave or 1/4 cup honey
1 lemon, halved and sliced
4 strawberries, quartered
1 apple, cut into chunks
750 ml champagne (or 750 ml Rosa Regal by Banfi ) or 750 ml prosecco (or 750 ml Rosa Regal by Banfi )
1/2 cup brandy

Preparation

Add to the hot water cardamom, hibiscus and sweetener, steep for 30 minutes.
Strain into a picture add fruit and chill till cold.
Add brandy if using and dozen of ice cubes top with Rosa Regal by Banfi, Processco or champagne.
Pour into ice filled wine glasses adding some fruit.