Sangria

Add cranberries, orange and apple slices to a large drink pitcher

Pour a bottle of dry red wine over the fruit

Add the brandy, mix with a long wooden spoon

Drop 4 cinnamon sticks into the pitcher

Chill for at least 4 hours and up to 12 to let the flavors infuse

Right before serving add 2-4* cups cranberry gingerale

Sugar Rims**

Before serving, prep the glasses with a sugar rim by pouring the water into a small bowl and the sugar onto a small plate

Dip each glass rim into the water and then immediately into the sugar to coat

Garnishes

Fill each glass with crushed ice

Add a few slices or orange and apple

Pour sangria to fill glass

Top off with sparkling cranberries and a cinnamon stick

Sparkling Cranberries***

Add 1 cup sugar and water to a small sauce pan

Bring to a low boil over medium heat, stirring with a wooden spoon until sugar is dissolved

Reduce heat to low and add cranberries, stirring

Remove from heat and let sit for 10-15 minutes

Strain sugar water and set cranberries on a wire rack to cool for 15-20 minutes

Pour remaining sugar into a shallow bowl

Working in batches toss cranberries in sugar to coat

Spread cranberries in a single layer on a lined baking sheet to dry