Name: Spooky Black Halloween Sangria
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup black grapes; 1 cup black cherries; 1 cup blackberries; 750 milliliters dry red wine; 1.5 cups 100% pomegranate juice; 0.333 cup brandy; 0.333 cup orange liqueur; 0.25 cup simple syrup; 4 figs

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Spooky Black Halloween Sangria

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Instructions

Add the grapes, cherries, and blackberries to a pitcher or punch bowl.

Then, pour the wine, pomegranate juice, brandy, orange liqueur, and simple syrup over the fruit. Give it a good stir.

Cover the pitcher or punch bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight. Pour the chilled sangria into glasses (you can also serve it over ice) and garnish with blackberries and figs. Enjoy!

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Chill Your Ingredients First 🧊
Pre-chill all fruits, wine, and liqueurs for at least 2 hours before mixing to ensure the sangria stays cold without diluting from excessive ice, creating a perfectly balanced spooky cocktail.
Macerate Dark Fruits Separately 🫐
Soak blackberries and black cherries in simple syrup for 30 minutes before adding to release their deep color and concentrated flavors into the wine for an intensely dark, visually striking presentation.
Split Fig Preparation for Maximum Flavor 🪴
Quarter your figs rather than halving them to increase surface area and allow their sweet flesh to infuse more fully into the sangria while creating dramatic visual texture in the pitcher.
Layer Spirits Strategically 🍷
Add brandy and orange liqueur after the wine and pomegranate juice to prevent over-mixing; this technique preserves the distinct flavor notes and prevents the alcohol from overpowering the delicate fruit profiles.
Make-Ahead and Steeping Time ⏱️
Prepare sangria 4-6 hours in advance and let it steep in the refrigerator, allowing flavors to meld and deepen; this resting period transforms individual ingredients into a cohesive, complex spooky drink perfect for parties.