Sinister Sangria Syringe Cocktail Recipe
A creepy twist on classic sangria—this spooky cocktail is served in plastic syringes for a playful, blood-red Halloween presentation. Packed with fruit, spice, and just the right kick, it’s a party drink that’s as fun to serve as it is to sip.
Equipment
- Large glass pitcher or bowl
- Measuring cups
- Knife and cutting board
- Cocktail syringes (1–2 oz, food-safe)
- Serving glasses
- Small mesh strainer (optional)
- Ice cubes
- Mixing spoon
- Zester or peeler (optional, for garnish)
Ingredients
Sangria Base:
- 1 bottle 750 ml dry red wine
- ½ cup apple brandy or bourbon or dark rum
- ¼ cup orange liqueur Triple Sec, Cointreau, or orange juice
- ½ cup pomegranate or cranberry juice
- ¼ cup blood orange juice or regular orange juice
- ¼ cup grenadine for bold red color and sweetness
- ¼ cup sugar adjust to taste
Fruit & Garnish:
- 1 medium apple chopped
- 1 medium orange sliced
- ½ lemon sliced
- ½ cup blackberries
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- Extra fruit for garnish
- Optional: gummy worms or blood orange slices
Finishing Touch:
- 1 cup club soda or Sprite added just before serving
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- In a large pitcher, combine wine, apple brandy, orange liqueur, pomegranate juice, orange juice, grenadine, and sugar. Stir until sugar dissolves.
- Add chopped fruit, blackberries, lemon, orange, apple, and cinnamon sticks. Stir gently.
- Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours (or overnight for best flavor).
- Just before serving, stir in club soda or Sprite.
- Fill cocktail syringes with sangria (or a mix of grenadine + juice for dramatic "blood" shots).
- Serve sangria over ice in glasses and add one filled syringe to each.
- Garnish with fruit, gummy worms, or a cinnamon stick.