Green Apple Sangria

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Ingredients

  • 2 green apples (such as Granny Smith), cored, cut into ¾” pieces
  • Zest of 1 orange, removed in long strips with a vegetable peeler
  • ¾ cup fresh orange juice
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • ¾ cup brandy
  • ½ cup fresh lemon juice
  • ⅓ cup sugar
  • ¼ cup Cointreau or other orange liqueur
  • 1 750-ml bottle Spanish red wine
  • 1 cup (about) club soda
  • slices Orange slices

Steps

  1. Stir apples, orange zest and juice, cinnamon, brandy, lemon juice, sugar, and Cointreau in a large pitcher to combine. Let sit at room temperature for 1 hour.
  2. DO AHEAD: Sangria base can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill.
  3. Add wine to sangria base and stir to combine. Pour sangria over ice, top off with club soda, and garnish with orange slices.