• Begin with a clean and completely dry dispenser.
• Create the base by carefully pouring the sugar cubes into the bottom.
• Stand the bottle of wine in the center of the sugar cubes.
• Arrange the dried apple, orange and blood orange slices in the space around the wine bottle.
• Using tongs can help with precise placement.
• Once the slices are in place, slide the wooden spoon in gently alongside the bottle.
• Nestle the 2 minatures of apple whiskey into the remaining gaps on top of the fruit.
• Finally, add the dried cranberries, if using, and cinnamon sticks on the top.
• Print the recipe tag and tie around the dispenser with ribbon or twine.

To Make the Sangria

• Remove the wine, whiskey and wooden spoons from the dispenser,
• Pour all the wine and apple whiskey over the fruit and sugar.
• Add orange juice if you want it sweeter or omit if not, stirring until the sugar cubes dissolve.
• Cover and refrigerate for 4 to 24 hours so the flavors can meld.
• Just before serving, top with club soda or sparkling water and stir again.
• Add plenty of ice and garnish with fresh orange slices, fresh cranberries and/or rosemary sprigs, if liked.