Cherry Sangria

I haven't made this yet, but it sounds like the perfect beverage (for kids & adults) on those hot summer days & warm nites spent w/family or friends on your patio, at poolside or on a picnic. My source here is the Cherry Marketing Institute. Stated time does not include refrigeration time. Enjoy!

• Ready In: 10 mins
• Serves: 10-12
• Yields: 2 quarts

Ingredients

• 1 (32 ounce) bottle cherry juice, blend
• 1 (6 ounce) jar maraschino cherries (undrained)
• 1⁄2 cup  orange juice
• 2  tablespoons lemon juice
• 1  orange (thinly sliced)
• 1  lemon (thinly sliced)
• 2 (10 ounce) bottles  club soda (chilled) or 2 (10 ounce) bottles  carbonated lemon-lime beverage (chilled)

Directions

1. In a lrg pitcher, combine cherry juice blend, maraschino cherries w/their liquid, orange juice & lemon juice. Mix well. Add orange & lemon slices. Cover & refrigerate 2-3 hours.
2. Before serving, add club soda or lemon-lime carbonated beverage of choice & stir gently.
3. Serve over ice in tall glasses. Garnish w/additional maraschino cherries &/or orange slices as desired.