Easy Black Halloween Sangria
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!
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!
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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