Sweet Sangria Recipe

First, make a simple syrup: combine the 1 cup sugar with 2 cups water in a small saucepan. Heat it gently, stirring until the sugar completely dissolves. Take it off the heat and let it cool down.

While the syrup cools, prepare your fruit. Peel the orange, lime, and lemon, then break them into wedges. Core and dice the 1 cup apple.

In a large pitcher, combine the 2 bottles red wine, the cooled sugar syrup, all the prepared fruit, and the Fresca. Stir everything together, then transfer the pitcher to the fridge and chill for at least 3 hours. This gives the flavors time to meld. Serve it in tall glasses, making sure each glass gets some of the fruit, and add a straw if you like.