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This black Halloween sangria has brandy, orange liqueur, pomegranate juice, grapes, cherries, and blackberries! It only has a few simple ingredients that make for a fruity, boozy drink. Made in a pitcher, it’s a cute, spooky little cocktail for a Halloween party!

Two glasses of black Halloween sangria garnished with skull picks, blackberries, and figs on a black background next to cherries, grapes. a black skull, and a crystal glass of cherries.

I know loving Halloween is a little basic these days, but I’d be lying if I said that I haven’t been planning my Halloween costume since June. So why not just lean fully into the holiday? I’m talking witchy black velvet cake and colorful Halloween charcuterie boards.

It’s spooky szn y’all!

And of course, it isn’t Halloween without some kind of cocktail to sip on while passing out candy or partying with friends. And after throwing dozens of get-togethers, I’ve come to the conclusion that sangria is the perfect party drink. My family used to make it all the time for dinners or parties and now I’m carrying on the tradition with my friends.

  • Sangria is truly the quickest, easiest cocktail ever. Just mix it, the end.
  • It’s made in a pitcher so it’s great for parties and groups.
  • With dark fruit and red wine, this cocktail is nice and spooky for Halloween. And no food coloring!
  • This is the perfect make-ahead cocktail because it needs to sit for a few hours.

Choose a fruity wine

A decanter of brandy, brown bowl of blackberries, pitcher of pomegranate juice, bottle of red wine, grey bowl of grapes, glass plate of cherries, glasses of Triple sec and simple syrup, glasses of red wine, figs, and a black skull on a black background.

Rioja is typically used in sangria but any fruity red wine will do. I recommend picking something on the drier side so the cocktail isn’t too sweet! You’ll also need unsweetened pomegranate juice, brandy (or vodka!), orange liqueur, simple syrup, black grapes, blackberries, black cherries, and figs.

To make your own simple syrup, combine equal parts sugar and water in a pot, bring it to a boil for 1-2 minutes, and let it cool completely.

3 easy steps

Three steps to making a wine cocktail. In photo 1, a pitcher with cherries, blackberries, and grapes on a black table next to alcohol bottles, grapes, figs, a bottle of wine, and a black skeleton. In photo 2, the pitcher has wine and juice in it. In photo 3, a woman's hand stirs the cocktail.
Mix the fruit, wine, pomegranate juice, brandy, orange liqueur, and simple syrup in a large pitcher. Stir well, cover, and refrigerate for a few hours. Serve over ice & enjoy!

The sangria needs to sit for at least 2 hours. You want to give the cocktail time for all of the flavors to meld together. Trust me, this is the secret to great (not just good) sangria!

Make-ahead & refrigerate

Since the sangria needs to meld for at least 2 hours, you can mix up this cocktail the night before you plan on serving it. Cover the pitcher and refrigerate it until you’re ready to serve. Just don’t make it too far in advance or the fruit will get mealy!

A pitcher pouring black Halloween sangria into a glass on a black counter next to grapes, cherries, plastic spiders, and a black skull.
Glasses of black Halloween sangria on a black background next to a bowl of cherries, grapes, and skull cocktail picks.

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Easy Black Halloween Sangria

Yield: 6 servings
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Melding Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
This black Halloween sangria has brandy, orange liqueur, pomegranate juice, grapes, cherries, and blackberries! It only has a few simple ingredients that make for a fruity, boozy drink. Made in a pitcher, it's a cute, spooky little cocktail for a Halloween party!
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup halved black grapes (175 grams)
  • 1 cup halved black cherries, pitted (200 grams)
  • 1 cup blackberries, plus more for garnish (150 grams)
  • 750 milliliters fruity, dry red wine (1 bottle – I use Rioja)
  • 1 1/2 cups 100% pomegranate juice (360 milliliters)
  • 1/3 cup brandy (80 milliliters)
  • 1/3 cup orange liqueur (80 milliliters)
  • 1/4 cup simple syrup, more or less to taste (60 milliliters)
  • 4 figs, halved

Equipment

  • 1 Pitcher or punch bowl

Instructions 

  • Add the grapes, cherries, and blackberries to a pitcher or punch bowl.
  • Then, pour the wine, pomegranate juice, brandy, orange liqueur, and simple syrup over the fruit. Give it a good stir.
  • Cover the pitcher or punch bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight. Pour the chilled sangria into glasses (you can also serve it over ice) and garnish with blackberries and figs. Enjoy!

Notes

I use 1/4 cup simple syrup in this recipe which is the perfect level of sweetness to complement the dry wine. If you use a sweeter wine or prefer a drier cocktail, use half the simple syrup and add more, to taste.
The sangria needs to sit for at least 2 hours. You want to give the cocktail time for all of the flavors to meld together. Trust me, this is the secret to great (not just good) sangria!
Pick a wine that you enjoy drinking but is still affordable. Since we’re mixing the wine with liqueurs, juice, and fruit, you don’t want to use a super nice bottle.
For a big crowd, double the recipe. You could even triple or quadruple it if you’re having a lot of people over!
If you want a red Halloween cocktail, use a light-bodied red wine instead. Pinot Noir is my favorite!
Cuisine: American, Spanish
Course: Drinks
Author: Sara Lynn Hunt Broka
Serving: 1serving, Calories: 259kcal, Carbohydrates: 28.6g, Protein: 0.8g, Fat: 0.3g, Sodium: 804mg, Potassium: 382mg, Fiber: 1.8g, Sugar: 33.4g, Calcium: 27mg, Iron: 1mg
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