Halloween Sangria Recipe: A Spooky Party Drink

The arrival of Halloween means not just costumes and pumpkin carving, but also the perfect time to craft some eye-catching, festive drinks for your party.

Halloween Sangria is a classic social cocktail, combining the richness of red wine, the sweetness of liqueur, and the tanginess of fruit juice. Its blood-like deep red hue and large-batch preparation make it tailor-made for Halloween. Sharing it with friends and family feels like you’re vampires tasting fresh blood—spooky yet fun.

Today, let’s explore this party drink, full of rich fruity flavors and spooky colors, from ingredient selection to the step-by-step process.

Jump to:

• Introduction
• Ingredients
• Tools Needed
• Steps to Make
• Nutritional Information
• Notes

Introduction

Sangria is a traditional wine-based drink originating from Spain and Portugal, known for its variety of flavors and vibrant colors. Traditionally, it’s made with red wine, various fruits, sugar, and spirits, offering a refreshing and layered taste. Halloween Sangria, however, is a special twist on the classic recipe to match the spooky atmosphere of Halloween.

When making it, deep red wine is typically chosen as the base to symbolize the mystery and fright of the holiday, while seasonal fruits like apples and oranges are added. With a few clever touches, such as "blood" made from red syrup, the drink becomes both delicious and eerily intriguing.

Ingredients

• One bottle of red wine (750 ml / 25.4 oz): To enhance the Halloween theme, you can choose a deep red wine like Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot, giving the drink a blood-like appearance.
• Blackberry liqueur (1/2 cup): Adds a touch of sweetness and a rich, dark hue to the drink.
• Orange juice (1/4 cup): Freshly squeezed orange juice is recommended to bring a natural citrus flavor.
• Pomegranate juice (1/4 cup): Provides rich color and taste, balancing the sweet and sour fruitiness.
• Triple sec (1/4 cup): Adds a more intense citrus aroma and an extra touch of sweetness.
• Soda water (1 cup): Add just before serving for a fizzy touch, or you can use ginger beer.
• Blackberries (1 cup): Rich berry flavor that complements the wine.
• One orange (sliced): Brings a fresh citrus aroma and sweetness to balance the tannins of the wine.
• One apple (sliced): Adds crispness and a mildly tart flavor, giving the sangria more complexity and layers.
• One pomegranate (seeds): The seeds are visually striking in the drink and add to its appeal.

Tools Needed

• Pitcher or other large container: Used for mixing and holding the sangria.
• Bar spoon: A longer bar spoon makes it easier to stir in the pitcher, or you can opt for a skull-themed spoon to match the festive atmosphere.
• Measuring cup: Used to measure and mix ingredients to ensure everything is well-balanced.
• Ice tongs: For picking up fruits and ice cubes.
• Strainer (optional): If you don’t like pulp or fruit pieces in your drink, you can use a strainer when pouring. A skull strainer will add an extra Halloween touch to your party.

Steps to Make

1. Pour the red wine, blackberry liqueur, triple sec, orange juice, and pomegranate juice into the pitcher. Stir well with a bar spoon.

2. Add the prepared fruit slices to the wine mixture and gently stir to ensure the fruits are well infused into the wine.

3. Place the mixed sangria in the fridge and chill for 1-2 hours. For an even better taste, you can refrigerate it for 4-8 hours or even overnight.

4. When ready to serve, pour in soda water or ginger beer and gently stir to add a refreshing fizz.

5. Add ice to each glass, then pour the sangria into the glasses. You can use a strainer to filter out pulp or fruit pieces.

Your Halloween Sangria is now ready! You can skewer blackberries or other fruits on skull-themed cocktail picks for decoration to make your drink visually and tastefully perfect!

Nutritional Information (Estimated)

• One bottle of red wine (750 ml / 25.4 oz)
• Calories: 625-750 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 20 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Fat: 0 g
• Protein: 0 g
• Orange juice (1/4 cup)
• Calories: 30 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 6 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Fat: 0 g
• Protein: 0 g
• Pomegranate juice (1/4 cup)
• Calories: 30 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 7.5 g
• Sugar: 6 g
• Fat: 0 g
• Protein: 0 g
• Triple sec (1/4 cup)
• Calories: 150-170 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 15 g
• Sugar: 15 g
• Fat: 0 g
• Protein: 0 g
• Soda water (1 cup)
• Calories: 0 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 0 g
• Sugar: 0 g
• Fat: 0 g
• Protein: 0 g
• Fruits (blackberries, orange, apple, pomegranate seeds)
• Calories: 150-200 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 50 g
• Sugar: 35 g
• Fat: 0 g
• Protein: 0 g

Total Nutritional Information (per 8 oz serving)

• Calories: 245-290 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 26.9 g
• Sugar: 20 g
• Fat: 0 g
• Protein: 0 g

Notes

High Alcohol Content: Halloween Sangria features multiple alcoholic ingredients. Please enjoy responsibly and avoid serving to children, pregnant women, or those who cannot consume alcohol.

Allergen Alert: Halloween Sangria contains an assortment of fruits and juices. Ensure you're not allergic to any of these ingredients before drinking.

Watch Your Sugar Intake: For those avoiding sugar, try reducing the syrup or using low-sugar fruit juice alternatives.