Homemade Sangria - Try Some Today!

2 bottles cabernet savignon
1 c. sugar
1 large seedless orange
1 large red apple
1 lemon
1 small container of blackberries (optional)
2 L. sprite

* Pour two bottles of wine into a glass pitcher & add sugar. Stir to dissolve sugar.

* Slice orange, lemon and apple into very thing slices. Remove the seeds from the lemon and the core from the apple. Add fruit to the wine.

* Stir and store in the fridge for at least 24 hours, stir fruit occassionally.

* To serve add sprite to taste and serve over ice. Place a fresh slice of organge in the glass with your sangria if you choose. Eat the fruit on the side, it's delicious!

From Christine Thomas (and I bet we'll be making several batches this summer!)