Ingredients

1 cup brandy

1/2 cup sugar

1 orange, ends cut off, thinly sliced

1 apple, halved and thinly sliced

2 bottles well-chilled dry red wine, such as Rioja or red Zinfandel

1 cup club soda

3/4 cup fresh orange juice

Preparation

In a large pitcher, stir together brandy, sugar, and orange and apple slices. Let stand 15 minutes. Add wine, club soda, and orange juice. Serve over ice.