Yummiest Sangria

This beautiful Sangria comes from Jaleo, a tapas restaurant in the D.C. area. The recipe makes about 5 gallons and if you're going to half it, be careful as the flavor is altered. Though 5 gallons sounds like an enormous amount, it does store well and if you take it to any party, it will be gone before the end of the night.

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Sangria

5 gallons

9 liters red wine (best if you mix 2-3 varieties of red for a robust flavor)

24 oz orange juice

32 oz 7-Up

8 oz Rose's Lime Juice (sweetened lime juice)

24 oz sugar

8 oz vodka

8 oz brandy

2 cinnamon sticks

Diced apples and pears

Mix all items together except fruit. Store in refrigerator for a minimum of three hours (more if you can) for best flavor. One hour before serving, add diced fruit.