Every good thing given and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shifting shadow. (James 1:17)

Simple Sangria

½ cup water
1 cinnamon stick
½ cup sugar
1 lime
1 lemon
1 orange
20 halved green grapes
20 halved red grapes
1 cup pitted cherries
1 bottle fruity red wine (like Shiraz)
2 cups ice

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Bring the water, cinnamon and sugar to a boil and cook for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, thinly slice the lime, lemon, and orange with the peel intact. Add the fruit to the sugar mixture and set aside to cool. Add wine and chill overnight. To serve, Place some ice and fruit mixture in each glass, pour wine over fruit and enjoy. Makes 8 servings.

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