Spiced Apple Autumn Sangria Best Fall Drinks Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 large apple, such as Honeycrisp or Gala, cored and sliced (about 200g / 7 oz)
• 1 orange, sliced (about 150g / 5 oz)
• 1 cup fresh cranberries (100g / 3.5 oz)
• 3 cinnamon sticks
• 6 whole cloves
• 2 star anise (optional)
• 1 (750ml) bottle dry red wine, such as Merlot or Cabernet Sauvignon
• 1 cup apple cider (240ml / 8 fl oz)
• 1/2 cup brandy (120ml / 4 fl oz)
• 1/4 cup maple syrup, or to taste (60ml / 2 fl oz)
• 1 liter chilled sparkling water or ginger ale
• Apple slices, orange wedges, and cranberries for garnish (optional)