Spiced Sangria Roja

• 2 cups water
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 whole cloves
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• 2 star anise
• 1 vanilla pod, split
• 3 thin slices fresh ginger
• 1 (750 ml) bottle Rioja or dry Spanish red wine
• 1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
• 1/8 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
• 1 orange, cut into quarter-wheels
• 1 lemon, cut into wheels
• 1 cup seeded and cubed honeydew melon
• 1 cup red grapes, halved

1. In a heavy medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the water, sugar, cloves, cinnamon, star anise, vanilla pod, and ginger.
2. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and cook for 10 minutes.
3. Turn off the heat and let sit for 30 minutes to infuse.
4. Strain into a large bowl.
5. Add the wine, juices, and fruits and stir well.
6. Refrigerate overnight.
7. Serve from pitchers over lots of ice.

water, sugar, cloves, cinnamon sticks, anise, vanilla, thin slices fresh ginger, red wine, freshly squeezed orange juice, freshly squeezed lime juice, orange, lemon, red grapes

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/spiced-sangria-roja-390781 (may not work)