Sangria (Spanish)

Ingredients

Original recipe makes 6 cups

1. 1/2 cup brandy
2. 1/4 cup lemon juice
3. 1/3 cup frozen lemonade concentrate
4. 1/3 cup orange juice
5. 1 (750 milliliter) bottle dry red wine
6. 1/2 cup triple sec
7. 1 lemon, sliced into rounds
8. 1 orange, sliced into rounds
9. 1 lime, sliced into rounds
10. 1/4 cup white sugar (optional)
11. 8 maraschino cherries
12. 2 cups carbonated water(optional)

Directions

In a large pitcher or bowl, mix together the brandy, freshly squeezed orange juice, soda and pop concentrate, orange juice, red wine, triple sec, and sugar. Float pieces of orange, orange and lime, and maraschino cherries in the mixture. Chill overnight for best flavor. For bubbly sangria, add club soda just before serving.