Cha Cha Cha Sangria

1. Combine the sugar, white wine, and red wine in a large bowl and stir for several minutes until the sugar is dissolved. Stir in the sliced orange and lemon. Cover and refrigerate for 4 to 6 hours or overnight.

2. Stir the mixture and divide it into pitchers. Add the sliced fruit and serve the sangria over ice.

Cook's Notes:

Adding sliced seasonal fruit is optional but highly recommended. To make a double batch of sangria, use 2 oranges, 2 lemons, 2 cups sugar, 6 1/3 cups (50 3/4 ounces) dry white wine, and 6 1/3 cups (50 3/4 ounces) dry red wine. Add fruit as desired. To make a 2-gallon batch for a large crowd (5 times the recipe), use 10 bottles of wine.