Sangria

 
1 bottle dry, full bodied red wine
1½ oz brandy
1 oz orange-flavored liqueur, such as Cointreau or Triple Sec
1/4 C orange juice
1/4 C sugar, or to taste
1 orange
1 lime
Ice cubes
Club soda

In a large pitcher, combine wine, brandy, liqueur, orange juice and sugar, to taste, and refrigerate. Just before serving, wash fruit and slice into 1/8-inch thick rounds, and then cut orange rounds in quarters. Remove pitcher from refrigerator, add ice cubes, fruit and club soda, to taste. Pour into glasses, garnishing each with some of the cut fruit.