Sangria

INGREDIENTS:
Makes 6 cups

• 4 cups (32floz/1 litre) light-bodied red wine
• ¾ cup (6fl oz/180 ml) Spanish or other brandy
• ½ cup superfine (caster) sugar
• 2 cups (16fl oz/ 500ml) soda water
• 1 orange, sliced
• 6-8 strawberries, halved (optional)

1. Mix wine, brandy and sugar, stirring to dissolve the sugar. 
   
2. Chill well.
   
3. Just before serving, add the soda water and fruit.