Cookbook:Sangría

Ingredients

 * 1 L (8 cups) red wine
 * 2 peaches
 * 1 apple
 * 1 banana
 * 1 orange
 * 3 lemons
 * 125 ml (¼ cup) brandy
 * 4 tbsp sugar
 * 1 cinnamon stick (optional)

Procedure

 * 1) Pour the wine in a container large enough to hold all the ingredients.
 * 2) Add the lemon juice, orange and lemon segments, apple pieces, and banana slices.
 * 3) Add sugar and brandy; stir to mix well using a wooden spoon. Add cinnamon.
 * 4) Keep in the fridge for at least an hour. Add ice cubes and let it stand 10 minutes before serving.
 * 5) Serve in tall glasses, including fruit bits.

Notes, tips, and variations

 * The longer the fruit is macerating in the wine, the better the taste (up to 24 hours total). In that case, add the banana slices ½–1 hour before serving to prevent them from getting too soft.
 * You can use any kind of fruit you like. Try other liqueurs instead of brandy.
 * For a sweeter version, add ½–1 L (2–4 cups) lemonade instead of the lemon juice.
 * Don’t forget a spoon to eat the fruit once finished with sangría.