Plum and Pineapple Sangria

• 1 pineapple
• 4 plums, preferably a variety, pitted and sliced
• 1 tablespoon superfine sugar, plus more as needed
• 3 ounces Cointreau
• 3 ounces brandy
• 1 750-ml bottle fruity red wine, chilled
• 1 1/3 cups pineapple juice
• 1 cup sparkling water

1. Peel pineapple; halve lengthwise and remove core.
2. Cut half the pineapple into 3/4-inch spears; cut the other half into 1-inch chunks.
3. Place in a pitcher with the plums; sprinkle with sanding sugar, and stir to combine.
4. Add Cointreau and brandy; let sit at least 1 hour.
5. When ready to serve, stir in red wine, pineapple juice, and sparkling water.
6. Add more sugar, if desired.
7. Serve chilled.

pineapple, sugar, brandy, pineapple juice, sparkling water

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/plum-and-pineapple-sangria-393242 (may not work)