• small saucepan
• wooden spoon
• bowl
• knife
• pitcher

• ½ c water
• 1 c sugar
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 2-3 c mixed fruit, including any/all of the following:
  – lemon
  – orange
  – lime
  – apple
  – grapes
  – pineapple
  – cherries, pitted
• 1 c orange juice
• 1 bottle red wine (cheap is fine)
• 1 oz brandy (optional)
• 1 oz orange liqueur like Triple Sec or Cointreau (optional)
• ice

Remove the cinnamon stick and scrape off excess syrup.

Cut the fruit into chunks, place in bowl, and cover with the sugary syrup. Chill for 2-3 hours.

Fill pitcher with ice, then add fruit, half of the syrup, orange juice, wine, and optional liquors.

Stir well and serve icy cold.

For non-drinkers and kids, make virgin sangría by replacing the wine and spirts with a Q of grape juice..