Haunted Sangria with Dry Ice Apple Slices Cocktail Recipe
A spooky twist on classic sangria, this Halloween punch blends red wine, fresh fruit, brandy, and juice—then finishes with a haunting fog from dry ice. Perfect for parties, it’s fruity, flavorful, and full of drama.
Equipment
- Large glass pitcher (at least 2 quarts)
- Knife and cutting board
- Citrus juicer (if using fresh juice)
- Wooden spoon
- Ladle
- Measuring cups/spoons
- Tongs (for dry ice)
- Clear glasses
- Gloves & goggles (dry ice safety)
Ingredients
- 1 bottle 750 ml red wine (e.g. Pinot Noir or Cabernet Sauvignon)
- ½ cup apple brandy or regular brandy
- ¼ cup orange liqueur such as Triple Sec
- ½ cup apple cider or apple juice
- ½ cup pomegranate juice
- ¼ cup raspberry or blackberry liqueur
- 1 orange sliced into rounds
- 1 large apple cored and thinly sliced
- ½ cup fresh or frozen raspberries
- ½ cup fresh or frozen blackberries
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- Optional garnish: more apple/orange slices cinnamon sticks
- Small chunk of food-safe dry ice for smoky effect
- Frozen fruit optional, for extra chilling
Instructions
- In a large pitcher, combine red wine, apple brandy, orange liqueur, apple cider, pomegranate juice, and raspberry or blackberry liqueur.
- Add the sliced apple, orange, raspberries, blackberries, and cinnamon sticks to the pitcher.
- Stir everything with a wooden spoon.
- Chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours so the fruit soaks up the flavor.
- Before serving, use gloves and tongs to break dry ice into small pieces.
- Drop one small piece of dry ice into each glass (not the pitcher). Wait for bubbling to stop before drinking.
- Garnish with extra fruit slices or a cinnamon stick for a spooky touch. Serve cold.