Easy Red Sangria

1Add the bottle of wine and brandy to a tall pitcher.

2Juice one of the oranges and half of the lemon, then add the juice to the pitcher. Save the second orange and the remaining lemon half for later.

3Add brown sugar and stir until it has completely dissolved into the wine, 15 to 20 seconds. Taste and adjust with more sweetener if needed. If using a liquid sweetener (like maple syrup), use a little less at first, taste, and then add more as needed.

4Slice the remaining orange and lemon half into thin slices, then add them to the pitcher. Add the seasonal fruit and cinnamon stick.

5Stir, cover, and chill for at least 30 minutes and up to a day in advance to allow the fruit to infuse the wine.

6Serve chilled (with or without ice). For a sparkling sangria, top with a splash of chilled sparkling water.