Winter Sangria

Ingredients

Winter Sangria

• 1 (750 ml) bottle Merlot

• ¼ cup brandy

• ¼ cup Truvia® Brown Sweetener Jar

• 1 orange, washed and sliced

• 1 cup fresh washed cranberries

• 1 Granny Smith apple, washed and chopped

• 2 cinnamon sticks (optional)

• 1 cup sparkling water or club soda

Directions

• 1.  

  Combine Merlot, brandy and Truvia® Brown Sweetener in a large pitcher, stirring until completely dissolved. Add orange slices, cranberries, apple, and cinnamon sticks.

• 2.  

  Cover and refrigerate for 4 to 6 hours, or overnight, to allow the flavors to infuse.

• 3.  

  Divide mixture among serving glasses, filling each about halfway. Top with sparkling water and garnish with additional fruit or cinnamon sticks.