Red Wine Sangria

Red Wine Sangria

Ingredients:
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
1 bottle dry red wine, such as Spanish Rioja
1/2 cup Spanish brandy
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/3 cup fresh orange juice
1/2 cup triple sec
1 lemon, sliced
1 orange, sliced
1 lime, sliced
Splash of ginger ale

Directions:
1. Make a simple syrup: bring the sugar and water to a boil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to low and simmer about 2 minutes, until dissolved. Let cool.
2. Combine 1/2 cup of the syrup (or more to taste) with the wine, brandy, lemon juice, orange juice and triple sec in a large pitcher.
3. Add the fruit slices and stir.
4. Serve right away with a splash of ginger ale in each glass, or better, refrigerate overnight to let the flavors blend.

Make Ahead:
The simple syrup keeps in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to a month.