Sangria

Adults only - contains alcohol


Simple syrup:
2.5 dl sugar (1 cup)
2.5 dl water (1 cup)
Dissolve sugar and water together over low heat until the mixture is clear. Set aside and cool completely.


1.5 l inexpensive red wine (2 bottles)
1 dl Grand Marnier or Triple Sec (0.4 cup)
2 oranges
1 Granny Smith apple
1 pear
1 lemon


Mix wine and simple syrup together. Add liquor and squeeze the juice of one orange into the mixture. Squeeze the juice from 1/2 of the lemon. Slice the remaining fruits (1 orange, apple, pear and half a lemon) and combine with the wine mixture. Chill overnight before serving.


Fill 3/4 of an ice filled glass with sangria and top with club soda. Make sure there is some fruit in each glass.