Spooky Sangria Cocktail Recipe
This deep red Spooky Sangria is bursting with fruit, wine, and just the right amount of Halloween flair. Perfect for parties, it combines bold flavor, festive color, and a hint of spice for a crowd-pleasing punch.
Equipment
- Large pitcher (2-quart or larger)
- Cutting board and knife
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Citrus juicer (optional)
- Long spoon
- Fine mesh strainer (optional)
- Wine glasses or mason jars
- Ice cube tray (for frozen grape “eyeballs”)
Ingredients
- 1 bottle 750ml red wine (Pinot Noir, Garnacha, or Cabernet Sauvignon)
- ¼ cup brandy blackberry or regular
- ¼ cup triple sec or orange liqueur
- 1 to 1½ cups apple cider or cranberry juice
- ½ cup pomegranate juice
- 1 orange sliced into rounds
- 1 apple chopped (red, green, or black)
- ½ cup blackberries fresh or frozen
- ½ cup black grapes halved
- 1 plum sliced (optional)
- 2 –3 cinnamon sticks
- ¼ cup simple syrup or to taste
- 1 cup ginger ale or sparkling water add just before serving
- Frozen grapes or blackberries for garnish
- Optional: splash of raspberry liqueur bourbon, or Italian soda for extra kick
Instructions
- In a large pitcher, combine red wine, brandy, triple sec, juices, and simple syrup.
- Stir in sliced oranges, chopped apples, blackberries, grapes, plum slices, and cinnamon sticks.
- Cover and chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours (overnight for best flavor).
- Just before serving, add the ginger ale or sparkling water and stir gently.
- Garnish glasses with frozen grapes or blackberries to create a spooky “eyeball” effect.
- Serve over ice and make sure each glass gets some fruit!