Gather ingredients: red wine (750 ml), brandy (1/4 cup), orange liqueur (1/4 cup), simple syrup or sugar (to taste), orange (1), lemon (1), lime (1), berries or sliced fruit (1–2 cups), optional cinnamon stick (1), optional cloves (2–4)
Slice fruit into thin rounds or bite-size pieces
In a pitcher, add sliced fruit and cinnamon stick/cloves if using
Add simple syrup (or sugar) and stir to dissolve
Pour in brandy and orange liqueur
Add red wine and stir gently
Refrigerate at least 2 hours, up to overnight
Just before serving, add ice to glasses or chill the sangria mixture thoroughly and pour over ice
Taste and adjust sweetness with more syrup/sugar or more citrus if needed
Serve cold in large glasses