Photo: Nigel Cox

Serves 8

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cinnamon stick
• 3 black peppercorns
• 2 allspice berries 2 cloves
• 1 whole star anise
• 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
• 2 bottles medium-bodied fruity red wine like Grenache
• 1/2 cup brandy
• 1/2 cup triple sec
• 2 peaches, pitted and cut into small wedges
• 2 nectarines, pitted and cut into small wedges
• Club soda
• Finely grated zest of 1 lemon

Directions

Active time: 15 minutes
Total time: At least 2 hours

In a small saucepan, combine 1/2 cup water, sugar, cinnamon stick, peppercorns, allspice berries, cloves, star anise, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil and stir until sugar is dissolved. Strain into a jar and refrigerate until ready to use.

In a large pitcher or punch bowl, stir together spiced syrup, wine, brandy, triple sec, peaches, and nectarines. Refrigerate 2 hours or as long as overnight. When ready to serve, pour the sangria into ice-filled glasses and top with club soda. Sprinkle with lemon zest and serve.

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