Red Wine Sangría with Pomegranate

Shake up some wine cocktails with a holiday twist that will get even your Grinchiest guests in the spirit. This Thanksgiving Sangría is sure to spice up your Thanksgiving dinner and kick start the holiday season.

2 (26 oz) bottles Merlot (2-750 mL)
1 cup pomegranate juice
1/3 cup Triple Sec
1 orange. cut into sections
1 apple, cut into sections
1 cup cherries
¼ cup pomegranate seeds
¼ sugar
2 whole cloves

Garnish:
1 stick cinnamon
cherries

Combine all ingredients in a pitcher, stirring until sugar dissolves.

Cover and refrigerate 4 hours or overnight.

Garnish with cherries and/or cinnamon sticks if desired.