Ingredients

• 2 green apples (such as Granny Smith), cored, cut into 3/4" pieces
• Zest of 1 orange, removed in long strips with a vegetable peeler
• 3/4 cup fresh orange juice
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• 3/4 cup brandy
• 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup Cointreau or other orange liqueur
• 1 750-milliliter bottle Spanish red wine
• 1 cup (about) club soda
• Orange slices

Instructions

1. Stir apples, orange zest and juice, cinnamon, brandy, lemon juice, sugar, and Cointreau in a large pitcher to combine. Let sit at room temperature for 1 hour. DO AHEAD: Sangria base can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill.
2. Add wine to sangria base and stir to combine. Pour sangria over ice, top off with club soda, and garnish with orange slices.