Halloween Sangria Drink
Halloween Sangria Drink — A spooky-fun, fruity red wine punch loaded with blood oranges, blackberries, apples, and a splash of créme de cassis for that “black magic” vibe. Easy to make, perfect for parties, and ready in 10 minutes (plus chilling). Boozy or mocktail — your call. 🍷🎃
Ingredients
- 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!
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.
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.