Red Wine Sangria makes the perfect drink for the holiday season. So easy to make and really easy to pour, a pitcher of sangria will make you and expert hostess

A punch, sangria traditionally consists of red wine and chopped fruit. My version also includes brandy, orange juice and brown sugar.

I did not use an expensive wine but a good quality. Just like when you have a recipe that requires wine, cook with what you would drink. Cheers.

INGREDIENTS

1 medium apple, cored, halved and cut into cubes

1 orange, cut into cubes

1 cup orange juice

4 tablespoons brown sugar

50 ml bottle dry red wine

1/2 cup brandy

ice

DIRECTIONS

1. In a pitcher, add in brown sugar, apples and oranges. Muddle fruit and sugar. Pour in wine, brandy and orange juice. Stir to combine.

2. Add ice to wine glasses, pour wine and add chopped fruit to glass, garnish with orange slice.

Yields: 8 Servings