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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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)

Macerate Fruit Overnight 🍇
Soak your figs, blackberries, and black cherries in the simple syrup and brandy for 12-24 hours before adding wine to deepen flavors and create a more complex, boozy base.
Chill Everything Beforehand ❄️
Pre-chill your wine, glasses, and pitcher to 4 hours before serving—this prevents dilution from melting ice while keeping the drink properly cold and refreshing.
Use Fresh Pomegranate Seeds 🌙
Float fresh pomegranate arils on top just before serving for a striking visual effect and burst of tartness that the bottled juice alone cannot provide.
Balance Spirit Ratios Carefully 🍾
Taste after combining liqueurs and adjust orange liqueur-to-brandy ratio based on preference—orange liqueur adds sweetness while brandy provides depth, so balance determines the final character.
Make Simple Syrup with Wine Reduction 🔴
Replace plain simple syrup with a reduction of red wine, sugar, and whole cloves to infuse deeper spooky flavors that complement the sangria's dark fruit profile perfectly.