Ingredients

3tbspsugar

1orange,cut into chunks, seeds removed

1¼cupsmixed berries,such as blueberries, raspberries, or strawberries, fresh or frozen

3cupsred wine,(one 750 ml bottle)

⅓cupbrandy

¾cuporange juice

fruit,extra, optional for garnish

soda water,or blood orange soda, optional

Preparation

Place the sugar, orange chunks, and berries into a pitcher and smash with a wooden spoon or a muddler to release some of the juices and break up the fruit a little bit.

Add the red wine, brandy, and orange juice and steep for about 5 minutes or up to 2 hours.

Pour into glasses filled with ice and extra fruit.

If desired, add some soda water or a little blood orange soda to the sangria.

Serve and enjoy!