Holiday Cranberry Sangria

Directions

1. 1
   Measure the honey into a 2-quart pitcher.
2. 2
   Add a small amount of brandy to the pitcher. Stir the honey until it's dissolved.
3. 3
   Wash and dry the cranberries, orange, and apple.
4. 4
   Cut off the ends of the orange and slice the rest of the orange into thin pieces. Squeeze the juice from the orange into the pitcher, and then place the spent orange slices into the pitcher.
5. 5
   Core and then cut the apple into thin slices.
6. 6
   Place the apple slices into the pitcher.
7. 7
   Add the cranberries to the pitcher.
8. 8
   Pour in the rest of the brandy, the unsweetened cranberry juice, and the dry riesling into the pitcher. Stir gently.
9. 9
   Cover and place the holiday sangria into the fridge overnight.
10. 10
    Serve in a large wineglass garnished with additional orange slices, if desired.
11. 11
    Refrigerate leftovers.