The Original Black Sangria Recipe (2024)

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May 1, 2023October 25, 2013 by Eden

This Black Sangria Recipe is perfect for Halloween entertaining! This make-ahead Halloween co*cktail has a deep, dark color and a fruity flavor. It’s made with dark wine and dark fruits. It’s the best Halloween sangria and will be the star of your party.

Serve it at a pumpkin carving party, as the main co*cktail at a Halloween bar, or for a Halloween movie night!

Check out our special red sangria and fall sangria which are both also perfect for Halloween!

The Perfect Halloween Sangria

You’ll be happy to know that I have the BEST sangria recipe ever for Halloween!

I call it the Black Sangria and the name says it all! A sangria made with blackberries, black plums, black grapes, and Apothic Dark wine. You can use any really dark wine like a cabernet.

If you let it sit for about an hour the plums turn a mean shade of black and everything is black! It’s pretty incredible and super easy to make.

You know me, it’s got to be easy or it ain’t happening! Entertaining is fun people!

How to make Black Sangria

Ingredients

• Dark Red Wine – I used Apothic Dark for this recipe, but any bold red wine will work great.
• Brandy – A sweet liquor that is produced by distilling wine.
• Simple Syrup – Used to give the sangria a sweeter flavor.
• Black Plums
• Black Grapes
• Blackberries
• Sparkling Water

Directions

There is nothing complicated about this libation!

1. Slice the ingredients and add them to a pitcher.
2. Add the wine and brandy to the fruit.
3. Stir with a wooden spoon and place it in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
4. Add the sparkling water before serving.

You can also try sparkling ginger ale or sparkling apple cider in place of the water.SaveSave

What is Sangria Made of?

Sangria is a Spanish drink, traditionally, it consists of red wine mixed with fruits (such as peaches, melon, and berries), sugar, and orange juice.

Although red wine is traditionally used in sangria recipes, you can also get white and rose pitchers. You can use whatever fruits are in season.

What is the best wine for sangria?

Traditionally sangrias are made with rioja, but I say tradition is meant to be broken!

We used Apothic Dark which is a blended wine it has a little spice to it, it’s also great for this Halloween Sangria because of its dark color! Make your sangria your own by using your favorite red wine.

Halloween Sangria

The deep color of this black sangria is perfect for a spooky holiday. It’s a great drink to serve at your Halloween party as you can make it ahead of time.

It’s a grown-up drink with an injection of spooky Halloween fun!

Also, try our popular red wine co*cktail recipe.

Tips For Making Black Sangria

• Be sure to let the sangria sit for a couple of hours before serving, longer if possible so that the flavors develop.

• Keep the sangria in the fridge so it remains cold.

• Don’t add ice as this will dilute the taste.

• Add more sweetener if needed.

What to Serve with Black Sangria

This is a fall co*cktail and pairs well with fall food and appetizers. Here are some ideas:

Halloween Cheese Platter – See our guide for creating an epic cheese platter.

The Best Chili

Meatball Appetizer

Ham and Cheese Sliders

Cranberry Orange Cornbread

Super Moist Pumpkin Bread

Sausage and Peppers

Seasonal Fruit Platter

Blue Cheese Dip

Serve it with any of our spooky Halloween desserts, fun pretzel rods or an easy dessert board.

More Sangria Recipes You’ll Love

We love making sangria and serving it year-round! Here are a few more of our favorite recipes:

Green Irish Whiskey Sangria – Made with green fruit, Irish whiskey, and apples.

Apple Pie Sangria Recipe – Taste like an apple pie! Perfect for fall and the holidays.

Traditional White Wine Sangria – If you prefer a white sangria, this recipe is really good!

More Halloween co*cktails You’ll Love

Here are more of our favorite Halloween co*cktails:

Jolly Rancher Punch or try our Jolly Rancher Shots

Witches Brew

Butterbeer Recipe

Halloween Jungle Juice

Candy Corn Vodka Shots

Vampire’s Kiss

Pumpkin Margarita

Halloween Lychee Martini

Dirty Martini

If you’re looking for drinks without alcohol, check out our non-alcoholic Halloween drinks.

Also check out more great co*cktail recipes, the best-mixeddrinks,tequila co*cktails, gin co*cktails, vodka co*cktails, andcheap drinksto make at home!

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