Classic Sangria

Ingredients

• 4-5 oranges (, divided)
• 1 lemon
• 1 green apple (, seeded and diced)
• 1/2 cup (118 mL) brandy
• 2 (750-milliliter) bottles Spanish or Argentinian red wine

Instructions

1. 1

   Squeeze enough oranges into a measuring cup to get 1 cup juice. Slice the other orange then cut the slices in half. Place the orange slices in a large pitcher.

2. 2

   Slice the lemon, then cut the slices in half and add to the oranges. Add the apples and brandy to the pitcher, stir, and let sit for at least 10 minutes. It is even better if you refrigerate and let sit overnight. (If you do this, refrigerate the orange juice separately.)

3. 3

   Stir the orange juice and wine into the pitcher. Can be made a day ahead. Can be served over ice, if desired.