Sangria

going to try this one tomorrow!

1 (750 ml) bottle red wine (Merlot or Cabernet Sauvignon or Zinfandel)
1/2 cup rum or brandy
2 TBSP Sugar
1 sliced lemon
1 sliced orange
1 sliced lime
1 cored & sliced apple
1 liter 7up, Sprite or ginger ale soda

Step1 Pour the wine into your favorite serving pitcher or wine decanter. Use a pretty Spanish styled pitcher for added flair!
Step2 Add the sugar and your choice of rum or brandy and gently stir.
Step3 Squeeze the citrus fruits into the wine mixture, then toss the remaining pieces of fruit in as well.
Step4 Rather than cutting the fruits into wedges you might want to cut them into circles.
Step5 Refrigerate overnight so that it can be served ice cold. You can also add crushed ice or ice cubes to each individual glass of sangria when serving.
Step6 Add your soda immediately before serving.
Step7 Serve in pretty wine glasses or fancy cocktail glasses. Add fruit wedges, fancy stirrers or drink umbrellas to the glass for decoration!