Sparkling Summer Sangria
- 1 bottle Merlot
- 1 bottle Cabernet
- 1 cup cherries, pitted
- 2 lemons, sliced thin
- 3 limes, sliced thin
- 2 oranges, sliced thin
- 4 cans 7-Up, chilled
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup Orange Liqueur
- 1 cup brandy
- Ice for serving
- In a measuring cup, combine Orange Liqueur, Brandy, and Sugar. Stir until sugar is dissolved.
- Place fruit in a large pitcher and pour Liqueur mixture over top. Use a spoon to gently mash fruit to release juices and stir.
- Pour Merlot and Cabernet wine over the fruit mixture and stir. Place in fridge for 4-6 hours or until ready to serve (up to 24 hours).
- When ready to serve, carefully pour in 7-Up and stir slowly.
- Fill glasses with ice and serve. Garnish with extra fruit if desired.