Passion Fruit Sangria

Yield: 6-8 glasses

• 2 bottles dry white wine
• 3/4 cup brandy
• 1/2 cup triple sec
• 3/4 cup simple syrup (see recipe)
• 3/4 cup passion fruit purée or juice
• 1 cup fresh orange juice
• 2 oranges, sliced into thin rounds
• 2 green apples, cored and sliced thinly
• 2 lemons, sliced into thin rounds
• 1 cup fresh blackberries, sliced into halves

Combine the ingredients in a large pitcher and refrigerate, covered for at least 4 hours or overnight. Serve over ice

Simple Syrup

• 3/4 cup water
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar

Bring water and sugar to a boil in a small saucepan over high heat and cook until the sugar has melted. Let cool to room temperature.