Spooky Halloween Sangria Drink Recipe

Halloween Sangria Drink is one of the best cocktails for Halloween parties. Halloween has always been one of my favorite times to play around in the kitchen. Growing up, my family loved hosting small gatherings with spooky snacks and themed drinks.

I still remember the year I first made a Halloween Sangria Drink—the mix of deep red wine, fresh fruit, and fizzy soda gave it that spooky “witch’s brew” vibe everyone loved.

It wasn’t just fun to serve, it was actually delicious, refreshing, and surprisingly easy to make without any special equipment.

This drink has now become a staple for my Halloween parties. It looks dramatic with the blood oranges and dark berries floating in the glass, and it’s the perfect “grown-up punch” for spooky season.

If you’re planning a Halloween party, a fall family gathering, or even a themed dinner, this Halloween Sangria Recipe is going to steal the show.

What is Sangria?

Sangria is a fruity, wine-based punch that originated in Spain. It’s usually made with red wine, fresh fruit, juice, and sometimes a splash of brandy or soda.

The flavors are customizable, which makes it perfect for dressing up into a festive drink like this spooky Halloween version.

Why You’ll Love This Easy Halloween Sangria Recipe?

• It’s super simple — no blender, no straining, no stress.
• Uses everyday ingredients you probably already have.
• Looks spooky-gorgeous with blood oranges, blackberries, and cinnamon sticks.
• Tastes like fall in a glass — sweet, tart, fizzy, with a hint of spice.
• Can be made hours ahead (or even the night before!).
• The deep red color looks just like a vampire sangria—spooky and fun for parties.
• It works both as an alcoholic Halloween sangria or a spooky sangria mocktail.
• Works as an alcoholic or mocktail version (more on that below).

Halloween Sangria Drink — Quick Recipe Overview

Halloween Sangria Drink — A spooky, fruity, fizzy red wine punch loaded with fall flavors, perfect for Halloween parties, Thanksgiving, or any cozy fall get-together.

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Chill Time: 2 hours (or overnight)
• Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
• Cuisine: Spanish-inspired / Halloween Party Drink
• Course: Beverage / Cocktail
• Difficulty: Easy
• Yield: 6 servings
• Calories per Serving: ~220 kcal (approximate)
• Serving Size: 1 cup (8 oz)

What you Need for this Halloween Spooky Sangria?

(Serves 6)

• 3 large Granny Smith apples, cored and chopped into bite-sized chunks
• Juice of 1 lemon (about 3 tbsp)
• Ice (for serving)
• 2 blood oranges, sliced into thin rounds (keep peel on for color!)
• 1 cup blackberries
• 1 cup fresh raspberries
• ½ cup pomegranate juice (unsweetened preferred)
• 1 (750-mL) bottle light red wine (Grenache, Gamay, or Pinot Noir work great)
• 3 cups Italian soda (blood orange, orange, or pomegranate flavor)
• 3 oz créme de cassis (blackcurrant liqueur — adds that “black magic” depth)
• 1½ oz simple syrup (or to taste — adjust for sweetness)
• Sprite or Coca-Cola (for topping off each glass — adds fizz & fun)
• 2 regular oranges, sliced into rounds (for garnish)
• 1 cinnamon stick (for that witchy aroma)
• ¼ cup brandy (optional but recommended for warmth)
• 1 can (12 oz) ginger ale (for extra bubbles at the end)
• Colored sugar (black, orange, purple — for rimming glasses, optional but festive!)

Ingredient Notes

• Wine: Use a fruity, light-bodied red. Avoid heavy tannic wines like Cabernet — they’ll overpower the fruit.
• Créme de cassis: This is what gives the drink its “black magic” look and deep berry flavor. Find it near the liqueurs at the liquor store. No cassis? Use 2 tbsp blackberry syrup + 1 tbsp blackcurrant jam.
• Simple syrup: Make your own by boiling 1 cup sugar + 1 cup water, then cooling. Or buy pre-made.
• Italian soda: Torani or DaVinci brands work. No Italian soda? Use sparkling juice or even more ginger ale.
• Dry ice tip: Want fog pouring from your punch bowl? See “How to Use Dry Ice in Cocktails” section below. Safety first!

How Halloween Sangria Drink to Make? (Step-by-Step Instructions)

Step 1: Prep the Fruit

Core and chop the Granny Smith apples into small cubes — no need to peel. Toss them in a bowl with the lemon juice. This keeps them from browning and adds a nice zing.

Slice the blood oranges and regular oranges into thin rounds. Set aside a few for garnish.

Step 2: Build the Sangria Base

In your large pitcher, combine:

• Chopped apples (with lemon juice)
• Blackberries
• Raspberries
• Blood orange slices
• Pomegranate juice
• Red wine
• Créme de cassis
• Simple syrup
• Brandy (if using)
• Cinnamon stick

Give it a gentle stir with a wooden spoon. Don’t mash the fruit — we want pretty slices floating later.

Step 3: Chill It Out

Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours — or better yet, overnight. The longer it sits, the more the flavors marry. I like to make this the day before my party. It gets better with time.

Step 4: Add the Fizz

Right before serving, stir in the Italian soda and ginger ale. This keeps the bubbles alive. If you add them too early, they’ll go flat.

Step 5: Serve It Spooky

Rim glasses with colored sugar if you’re feeling festive (wet rim with lemon juice, dip in sugar).

Fill glasses with ice, pour in the sangria (get some fruit in each glass!), and top with a splash of Sprite or Coke for extra fizz and sweetness.

Garnish with an orange slice and a cinnamon stick. Optional: add a skewer of blackberries and raspberries.

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving — Approximate)

• Calories: 220
• Carbohydrates: 28g
• Sugars: 22g
• Alcohol: ~8% ABV (varies based on wine & additions)
• Fat: 0g
• Protein: 0g
• Fiber: 2g

Note: Values will vary depending on brands and substitutions.

Variations & Substitutions

🍷 Make It Non-Alcoholic (Mocktail Version)

Skip the wine and brandy. Use:

• 3 cups grape juice (red or black)
• 1 cup apple cider
• ½ cup cranberry juice
• Keep the créme de cassis OR swap for 2 tbsp blackberry syrup + 1 tsp lemon juice
• Top with ginger ale or Italian soda as usual

Still spooky. Still delicious.

🍊 Flavor Swaps

• Swap blood oranges for Cara Cara oranges or tangerines.
• No raspberries? Use blueberries or sliced strawberries.
• Out of pomegranate juice? Cranberry juice works.
• Want it boozier? Add 2 oz vodka or apple brandy per serving.

🕯️ Make It Ahead

This sangria tastes better after chilling for 4+ hours. You can prep the fruit and liquid base up to 24 hours ahead. Add the fizzy stuff (soda, ginger ale) right before serving.

Serving Suggestions

This Halloween Sangria Drink pairs perfectly with:

• Mini pumpkin empanadas
• Spiced nuts
• Charcuterie boards with sharp cheeses
• Halloween candy (yes, really — the tartness cuts the sugar!)
• Fall soups or chili for a cozy dinner party

Serve in clear glasses or a punch bowl so everyone can see the “black magic” fruit floating inside. Add dry ice for a cauldron effect (see below!).

Storage Instructions

Leftovers? Store in a sealed pitcher in the fridge for up to 3 days. The fruit will soften but still taste great. Stir before serving. Do not freeze — the bubbles won’t survive.

Helpful Tips

✅Sweetness control: Taste before serving. If it’s too tart, add a splash more simple syrup or Sprite.

✅Fruit float: Use a spoon to scoop fruit into each glass — it’s the best part!

✅Batch it up: Double or triple the recipe for big parties. Sangria loves company.

✅Kid-friendly version: Make the mocktail and serve in plastic cauldron cups with gummy worms.

✅Presentation: Float a few extra blackberries on top. They look like little eyeballs. 👁️

Recipe Notes

• Chill time is key for best flavor.
• Always add the soda right before serving to keep the fizz.
• Colored sugar rims make the presentation extra fun.

How to Use Dry Ice in Cocktails?

Dry ice can take your spooky Halloween sangria to the next level.

• Use small chunks, never swallow.
• Place the dry ice in the pitcher or in glasses right before serving.
• It creates that smoky, bubbling effect that’s perfect for Halloween parties.

More Halloween Drinks

▶ Drunk Witch Cocktail Recipe

▶ 11 Delicious Apple Cider Halloween Cocktails

▶ Margarita Tequila Halloween Drink

▶ Pumpkin Spice Fireball Sangria Recipe

FAQ – Halloween Sangria Drink

Final Thoughts

This Halloween Sangria Drink is spooky, fruity, and the easiest way to impress your guests this season. Whether you serve it with dry ice for that smoky effect or keep it simple with a sugar-rimmed glass, it’s going to be a party favorite.

Whether you’re hosting a haunted house soirée, a family get-together, or just want to sip something festive on a Friday night — this one’s for you.

I’d love to hear how your sangria turns out—share your version in the comments or tag me if you post it. Cheers to a fun and festive Halloween!

Don’t forget to pin this recipe, share it with your party squad, and make a batch before the trick-or-treaters show up. You deserve a drink that’s as fun as your costume.

Happy haunting — and happy sipping! 🍷🎃

— Marina

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