Diana's Sangria of Doom

This comes all the way from the top of Doom Mountain (my Logan Square apartment, not the real Doom Mountain in British Columbia).

1 750Ml bottle of your finest, cheapest red wine, Shiraz or Cabernet
( I prefer Charles Shaw, available at your nearest Trader Joe's and a steal at approx. $3.00 a bottle)

2 1/2 cups of cherry or blackberry brandy

1/2 a cup of black currant juice (available in most Eastern European markets)

1 cup of pear nectar

2/3 cup of pineapple juice

1/2 cup of apple juice

1/2 cup of peach nectar

1/2 cup of grape juice

1/2 cup of plum nectar

You can find most of the nectars in the international food aisle of your grocery store or nearest Mexican produce market. They come in small cans, so you can arrange a 6 pack of different nectars and juices for about the same price as a 6 pack of pop. These nectars are pre-sweetened, so you don't have to add any sugar to your sangria.

2 lemons, quartered

2 limes, quartered

1/2 cup of pickled sour cherries in brine (these can also be found at European markets.)

In a large pitcher, really 2 large pitchers since you'll have quite alot of sangria, mix wine, nectars, juices and brandy. Add lemons, limes and cherries with brine. Serve over ice and enjoy!

Yeild: Approx 2 pitchers
Prep Time: 5 minutes

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