• 1 bottle (750 milliliters) merlot
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup orange liqueur
• 1/2 to 1 cup brandy
• 3 cups cold lemon-lime soda
• 1 cup sliced fresh strawberries
• 1 medium orange, sliced
• 1 medium lemon, sliced
• 1 medium peach, sliced
• Ice cubes

In a pitcher, stir the first 4 ingredients until sugar is dissolved. Stir in soda and fruit. Serve over ice.