Red Sangria - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 oranges, thinly sliced
1 lemon, thinly sliced
1 lime, thinly sliced
4 cups fresh firm fruits, prepared and sliced as appropriate
1 gallon full-bodied dry red wine, such as Cabernet Sauvignon
1 1/2 to 2 cups orange liqueur, such as Cointreau or Triple Sec
1 1/2 cups Presidente brandy
2 bunches lemon verbena, washed and stemmed (about 2 cups)
Fresh soft fruits, prepared and sliced as appropriate
Club soda, champagne, or sparkling wine

Preparation

Combine citrus slices and other firm fruits in a large, nonreactive container. Add wine, liqueur, brandy, and lemon verbena. Cover and refrigerate overnight (or up to 3 days). When ready to serve, put some soft fruits into each wine glass and fill two-thirds full with the Sangria. Top off with a splash of club soda.