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A fun, bold, and fruity sangria dressed up for Halloween. Black Sangria is a real crowd-pleaser. It’s easy to make and it’s great as a signature party cocktail.
Five Reasons Why We Love This Sangria
- It’s a fun and festive Halloween drink for wine lovers.
- It’s packed with fresh berries and fruit with an added touch of orange liquor and fresh rosemary.
- It’s a bold red wine that’s perfect for cooler weather.
- You can make it in large batches or make an individual glass.
Sangria Ingredients
Red Wine – I use a California red wine blend called Apothic Dark. It is sold in most liquor stores.
Cointreau – This is an orange liquor. You can substitute it by using Triple Sec or even brandy.
Cranberry Juice or Cranberry juice cocktail
Fruit – Fresh Cranberries, Fresh Black Berries, Fresh Concord Grapes
Let’s Make The Sangria
- Add the berries and grapes to a small pitcher.
- Add the wine.
- Add the Cointreau.
- Add the cranberry juice.
- Refrigerate for at least two hours up to overnight.
- Serve over ice with a fresh rosemary sprig.
Frequently Asked Questions
Sangria originated in Spain. It’s a very popular wine drink that’s usually made with red wine, chopped fruit, and brandy. It’s chilled and then served over ice.
I really enjoyed the flavors of the California blend I used for this recipe. But you could also use any type of Spanish red wine, a Syrah, Zinfandel, Merlot, or Cabernet Sauvignon.
You can serve it in a large or smaller pitcher or in a party punch bowl.
You can make this drink up to 24 hours in advance of serving it. Store it covered in the refrigerator.
Krazy Kitchen Mom Tips
- Don’t let this wine fool you… it packs a punch and is perfect for sipping.
- Whichever red wine you choose to use, make sure it’s a good wine that you like. You certainly don’t need to spend a lot; a red wine that is between $13 – $17 dollars is fine.
- This wine goes great with any type of Tex-Mex or Italian food.
More Great Cocktail and Mocktail Recipes
Eerie Halloween Black Sangria
Ingredients
- 1/3 bottel red wine
- 1 shot Cointreau or Triple Sec
- 6-8 ounces cranberry juice
- 1/3 pint fresh blackberries
- 1/2 cup fresh cranberries
- 1 cup small concord or black grapes
- fresh rosemary sprigs for garnish
Instructions
- Add the berries and grapes to a small pitcher.
- Add the wine.
- Add the Cointreau.
- Add the cranberry juice.
- Refrigerate for at least two hours up to overnight.
- Serve over ice with a fresh rosemary sprigs.
Notes
- Don’t let this wine fool you… it packs a punch and is perfect for sipping.
- Whichever red wine you choose to use, make sure it’s a good wine that you like. You certainly don’t need to spend a lot; a red wine that is between $12 – $16 dollars is fine.
- This wine goes great with any type of Tex-Mex or Italian food.
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