Serves 10

2 bottles of Spanish red wine (Rioja), 750 ml each

12 ounces Cognac (Hennessey VS Cognac is recommended)

12 ounces orange-flavored liqueur (Cointreau is recommended)

8 ounces simple syrup (see recipe below)

12 ounces freshly squeezed orange juice

6 ounces fresh lemon juice

2 broken cinnamon sticks

3 to 4 lemons cut into quarters

Lemon-lime soda (such as 7-Up) as needed

12 strawberries, sliced

3 to 4 small oranges cut into thin slices

• Place above ingredients (except lemon-lime soda and fresh fruit) into a large glass container, cover and refrigerate overnight to allow flavors to meld.

• When ready to serve, pour into an ice-filled pitcher to two-thirds full.

• Add fresh sliced fruits and top with a splash of lemon-lime soda; stir gently to mix.

• Simple syrup: Dissolve 1 cup of sugar in 1 cup of boiling water. Cool before using.

- Tony Abou-Ganim

Nutritional information per serving: 473 cal., 0.3-g fat (0 sat.), 0 chol., 53.3 g carb., 11.3 mg sodium, 2.9 g fiber, 1 g pro.