Easy sangria

• ⏲️ Prep time: 10 min
• 🍳 Cook time: 0 min
• 🍽️ Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 oranges, chopped
• 2 pears, chopped
• 2 lemons (1 chopped, 1 juiced)
• 200 g red berries, chopped (e.g., strawberries and cherries)
• 3 tbsp caster sugar
• 1 tsp Ceylon cinnamon
• Ice
• 750 ml bottle light red wine
• 100 ml Spanish brandy
• 300 ml sparkling water Optional: Any fruit you like

Directions

1. Place the chopped oranges, pears, 1 chopped lemon, and red berries in a bowl.
2. Sprinkle with 3 tbsp caster sugar and 1 tsp cinnamon, then stir to coat.
3. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or ideally overnight, to macerate.
4. Fill a large jug with ice.
5. Stir the macerated fruit mixture to ensure the sugar is dissolved, then pour into the jug.
6. Add 750 ml light red wine and 100 ml Spanish brandy, stir well.
7. Top up with 300 ml sparkling water and serve immediately.