Bitter and Bold Sangria

This sangria, which starts with a base of red wine and has a supporting cast of Campari, cranberry syrup, and bourbon is bold, bitter, and complex.

Ingredients

serves makes about 8 servings, active time 10 minutes, total time 4 hours

• 2 cups red wine
• 1/2 cup homemade cranberry syrup
• 5 ounces bourbon, such as Four Roses Yellow Label
• 5 ounces Campari
• 1 orange, quartered and sliced into wheels
• Chilled seltzer for serving
• Fresh cranberries, halved lengthwise

Procedures

1. Combine red wine, cranberry syrup, bourbon, and Campari in a quart jar or pitcher and stir to combine. Add half the orange slices and refrigerate until completely cool.
   
2. To serve, put about 1/2 cup of the sangria concentrate into each glass and top with 2 to 3 ounces of seltzer. Garnish with one or two of the remaining fresh orange slices and a small handful of halved fresh cranberries.