Parker's Sangria

This has become a staple at our house parties. Everyone loves it, but no one remembers it. It's effective. 

1 lemon

1 lime

1 orange

1 1/2 cups spiced rum

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1 750 mL bottle dry red wine

1 cup orange juice

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Have the fruit, rum, wine, and orange juice well chilled. Slice the lemon, lime and orange into thin rounds and place in a large glass pitcher. Pour in the rum, vanilla, and sugar. Chill in refrigerator for 2 hours to develop the flavors.

When ready to serve, crush the fruit lightly with a wooden spoon and stir in the wine and orange juice. Adjust sweetness to taste.