Holiday Sangria

Directions

1. 1
   Combine the sugar with 1 cup water in small saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat.
2. 2
   Cook until the sugar has dissolved, 2 minutes.
3. 3
   Remove from the heat, add the cinnamon sticks and let cool to room temperature.
4. 4
   Put the cranberries in a bowl and add the simple syrup along with the cinnamon sticks.
5. 5
   Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours and up to 24 hours.
6. 6
   Strain, discarding the cranberries and cinnamon sticks.
7. 7
   Combine the wine, liqueur, and the apple, pear, orange and tangerine slices in a container with a tight fitting lid.
8. 8
   Sweeten to taste with cranberry-cinnamon syrup.
9. 9
   Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours and up to 24 hours before serving.
10. 10
    Garnish with fruit slices and serve.