Spooky Sangria is the Scary Delicious Cocktail to Make This Halloween

Halloween is right around the corner and we’re here to provide you with some last-minute inspiration for the most frightful of fall festivities. While you may have your costume, scariest decor, and spooky snacks ready to go, you might be wondering, “What will I drink for Halloween?” Luckily, we have the perfect Halloween sangria recipe for you!

The solution, of course, is this magical Spooky Sangria. Made with just five ingredients, this deliciously dark sangria will be a hit at any social gathering—or even if it’s just you and your peeps at home! The recipe makes 4-5 servings but is easily doubled depending on how many ghoul friends, er,  girlfriends you’re celebrating with this Halloween.

In addition to being delicious, this specialty Halloween cocktail will also be a guaranteed conversation starter. Is it magic? Is it witchcraft? Nope! It’s just Spooky Sangria, an elixir made with blackberries, blood oranges, pomegranate juice, red wine, and elderflower liqueur. Plus, there’s the optional but highly recommended ingredient: dry ice! That’s right, we’re stepping up your cocktail game with this cool visual element.

Whether you’re stepping out to celebrate or you’re ready for a night in filled with candy and classic Halloween movies, don’t forget to whip up a batch of this Spooky Sangria. It’s the potion that will make your Halloween night extra mystical and mysterious!

Don’t let the dark, magical hue of this Spooky Sangria fool you, either. It’s sweet from the berries with a bit of tartness from the blood oranges and pomegranate juice, and balanced by the fruity notes in the red wine. Are your tastebuds excited yet?

Halloween Sangria

Prep time: 5 minutes

Yields: 4-5 servings

Ingredients:

• 1 cup blackberries
• Juice of 1 blood orange, plus 1 sliced
• 1/2 cup elderflower liqueur
• 1 cup pomegranate juice
• 1 bottle red wine
• Optional: Dry ice

Instructions:

1. Add blackberries, blood orange, and elderflower liqueur to a pitcher and gently muddle.
2. Add blood orange juice, pomegranate juice, and red wine. Add ice and stir.
3. Serve over ice with extra fruit.

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This recipe comes from one of our favorite mixologists, Carolyn from The Social Sipper. She creates fun, flavorful cocktails, like this Spooky Sangria, using simple ingredients. Head over to @thesocialsipper  for more cocktail inspiration!

This post was originally published in October 2020.