WHEN IN DOUBT, MAKE SANGRIA

SERVES 4 TO 6

INGREDIENTS

1 orange, rind on, half cut into small chunks, seeds removed; half sliced, for garnish

½ apple, skin on, cored and chopped into small pieces

2–3 tablespoons sugar, or more to taste

6 ounces orange juice, plus more to taste

2½ ounces brandy, plus more to taste

1 (750-milliliter) bottle cheap red wine (white also works)

Ice cubes

DIRECTIONS

• Place the orange chunks, apple, and sugar in a large pitcher and muddle with a muddler or wooden spoon until fruit resembles a thick paste.

• Add the orange juice and brandy and stir well to combine.

• Add the wine and stir, then taste and adjust sugar as needed.

• Add the ice and stir once more to chill. Serve as is, or with more ice. Garnish with orange slices.