Note - The choice of fruits here is completely yours. I like the mixture presented because of the slightly sweet balance. You can substitute a peach, a nectarine or even red seedless grapes cut in half for the plum. You can add citrus such as orange, lemon or lime slices although that is not my preference. Feel free to experiment and if all else fails use what you have.

Note - Feel free to add 3 ounces here. I prefer 2 because it creates more of a background influence than an up front brandy experience.

Note - Many recipes call for orange juice or some kind of citrus juice. Again, as with the fruit, that is not my preference. But this 1 ounce of a good quality orange liqueur adds a nice balance.

Note - If you so desire (I don't most of the time), you can add spices to the fruit mix such as allspice, cinnamon stick, ginger or cloves. They can be wrapped in cheesecloth and added to the fruit mix or you can make a simple syrup on the stove and add the spices to steep in that and add that to the sangria with the fruit in place of the sugar. Feel free to experiment.

Note - This doesn't need to be an expensive wine but should be something you would happily drink on its own. I frequently use Rex-Goliath Cabernet Sauvignon which runs around $5 a bottle but actually is a pretty good casual wine.