Shelly's Recipe

MEXICAN FRUIT SANGRIA

Category: Beverages and Cocktails

2 bottles of red wine (recommended: Rioja)
2 cups brandy
1 cup fresh orange juice
1 orange, sliced
1 lemon, sliced
1 lime, sliced
1 apple, cored, and cut into thin wedges
1 pear, cored, and cut into thin wedges
1 (750-ml) bottle club soda, chilled
Ice
Brown sugar or granulated sugar (for rim glasses)

Combine the wine, brandy, juice, and fruit in a large container or glass pitcher. Cover and chill completely, 1 to 2 hours or overnight.

Add soda to mixture when ready to serve. Using a little lime juice, give the glasses a nice brown-ugar or granulated sugar rim. Serve with ice and enjoy!