Servings: 10 ¾-cup servings

1 bottle (750 milliliters) merlot 1 bottle (750 milliliters) merlot
1 cup sugar 1 cup sugar
1 cup orange liqueur 1 cup orange liqueur
1/2 to 1 cup brandy ½ to 1 cup brandy
3 cups cold lemon-lime soda 3 cups cold lemon-lime soda
1 cup sliced fresh strawberries 1 cup sliced fresh strawberries
1 medium orange, sliced 1 medium orange, sliced
1 medium lemon, sliced 1 medium lemon, sliced
1 medium peach, sliced 1 medium peach, sliced
Ice cubes Ice cubes

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