White Trash Sangria

I'm not sure why, but recently I've been jonesing for food & beverages that I normally reserve for the summer.

Maybe it's because I just got back from the Florida Keys, or perhaps because Cincinnati's winter weather has been unseasonably warm. Either way, as I think about some of my favorite summer concoctions, one that always comes to mind is my White Trash Sangria.

The origin of the name comes from my first time creating this recipe. My in-laws, Tom and Sue, have a gorgeous lakehouse in a remote area of Ohio, so while vacationing on Grand Lake St. Mary's, our local purveyor is Super Wal-Mart. The only thing more super than the Wal-Mart itself? The locals who shop there! Hence, my inspiration for the ingredients I sourced there for this cocktail.

Now, while the name is less than politically correct, I assure you this will be a hit at your next party or dinner; it's easy, cheap and tasty. (*INSERT WHITE TRASH JOKE HERE*)

Here it is, kids. Take one of these:

Real Sangria,
found in the cheap liquor aisle

And mix it with one of these:

That's right...Arbor Mist...Sangria flavor, baby.

Then, add the secret ingredient: 1 - 2 tablespoons of cinnamon. Mix well until the cinnamon dissolves. Finally, throw in the sliced fruit of your choice. I prefer oranges, peaches and grapes, but you can also try apples, blueberries, strawberries or any other fruit of your liking. Serve chilled, over ice.

Now stop watching NASCAR and kissing your cousin - and have some White Trash Sangria!