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Halloween Sangria Recipe

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  • Author: Jasmine
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 0 mins
  • Total Time: 15 mins
  • Yield: 7 cups
  • Category: Beverage
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Halloween Sangria is a festive and refreshing cocktail perfect for spooky celebrations. Featuring ghost-shaped apple slices, blood orange rounds, blackberries, and pomegranate seeds, it’s a vibrant mix of light red wine and fruity Italian soda with a hint of sweetness from créme de cassis and simple syrup. Serve chilled over ice for a delightful, visually captivating party drink.

Ingredients

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Fruit

  • 3 large Granny Smith apples
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 2 blood oranges, sliced into thin rounds
  • 1 cup blackberries
  • 1 cup pomegranate seeds
  • Ice

Liquids and Sweeteners

  • 1 (750-mL) bottle light red wine (such as Grenache, Gamay, or Pinot Noir)
  • 3 cups Italian soda (blood orange, orange, or pomegranate flavor)
  • 3 oz. créme de cassis
  • 1 1/2 oz. simple syrup

Instructions

  1. Prepare Apple Ghosts: Slice the Granny Smith apples lengthwise into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Using a ghost-shaped cookie cutter, cut out 12 ghost-shaped pieces. Then, use a straw or skewer to punch three holes into each ghost apple slice to create eyes and a mouth. Transfer them to a medium bowl and toss lightly with lemon juice to prevent browning and add freshness.
  2. Mix the Sangria: Fill a large punch bowl with ice. Add the apple ghosts, blood orange slices, blackberries, and pomegranate seeds, gently tossing to combine the fruit. Pour in the light red wine, Italian soda, créme de cassis, and simple syrup. Stir gently until all ingredients are well mixed. Serve immediately, ensuring the sangria is cold and refreshing.
  3. Make Ahead Tips: The apple ghosts can be prepared up to 3 hours ahead of time and stored in an airtight container with lemon juice in the refrigerator to maintain freshness. The red wine, créme de cassis, and simple syrup mixture can be combined and refrigerated up to one day in advance. When ready to serve, pour the mixture over ice, add the prepared fruit, and mix in the Italian soda right before serving.

Notes

  • Use tart Granny Smith apples for a crisp, refreshing contrast to the sweeter wine and soda.
  • Lemon juice prevents the cut apples from browning and adds a touch of citrus brightness.
  • Choose a light red wine such as Grenache, Gamay, or Pinot Noir for a fruity, smooth base that’s not too heavy.
  • You can substitute Italian soda flavors depending on availability and preference, sticking with citrus or berry options to complement the other fruits.
  • Prepare the apple ghosts carefully to maintain their spooky shape and enhance the Halloween theme.
  • This sangria is best served chilled and over ice for the optimal refreshing effect.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 140
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 15mg
  • Fat: 0g
  • Saturated Fat: 0g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 21g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 0.2g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

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