Sangria

Directions

1. 1
   Combine the sugar and water in a small saucepan over medium heat and cook, stirring until sugar dissolves.
2. 2
   Remove from heat and allow to cool.
3. 3
   Thinly slice 1/2 of the lemon and 1/2 of the orange.
4. 4
   Combine in large pitcher.
5. 5
   Juice the other halves of the lemon and orange and add juice and rinds to the pitcher.
6. 6
   Add the apple, wine, Grand Marnier and chilled syrup to the pitcher and stir until well mixed.
7. 7
   Refrigerate until thoroughly chilled, about 2 hours.
8. 8
   Serve straight up or on the rocks.