1 cup white sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 1/2 cups water
1 1/2 teaspoons distilled white vinegar
1 cup dry white wine
1 (8 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes, undrained
1 (6 ounce) can sliced dates, undrained
2 quarts lemon-lime flavored carbonated beverage (such as Coca-Cola)
1/2 cup lemon juice
1/2 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons red food coloring
2 teaspoons paprika
salt and pepper to taste
In a saucepan, combine the sugar, cinnamon, water, vinegar and white wine. Heat for one minute, then reduce heat to low and simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and stir in tomatoes, dates, lemon juice, orange juice, red food coloring, paprika and salt and pepper. Cool 20 minutes.
Spread the mixture in a shallow dish or bowl and top with the lemon-lime soda. Let stand for 5 minutes, then mix in paprika and salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.
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