This Black Sangria Recipe is perfect for all of your Halloween entertaining! This make ahead cocktail will mean your spending less time in the kitchen and more time with your guests. This black cocktail will be the star of your party!
Hellooo Friday! It’s the weekend before Halloween, which means major party time for many of you.
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.
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! Happy weekend before Halloween, Charmers!
How to make Black Sangria
There is nothing complicated about this libation! Simply add everything into a pitcher and mix with a large spoon.
Let the sangria sit in the refrigerator for 1 to 2 hours. The longer it sits the darker the plums becomes. It’s best to keep the sangria in the fridge so it stays cold.
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’s the best wine for Sangrias?
Traditionally sangrias are made with rioja, but I say tradition is meant to be broken!
I love Apothic Dark which is a blended wine and it has a little spice to it, it’s also great for this Halloween Sangria because of it’s dark color! Make your sangria your own by using your favorite red wine.
Halloween Sangria
I just love the deep color of this black sangria, and 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!
Top 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.
If sangria is your thing, be sure to check out these recipes!
Watermelon and Honeydew Sangria
Tropical Margarita Sangria by Wine and Glue
Strawberry, Orange, White Wine Sangria by My Food StoryHow many of these vegan ice cream recipes do you think I can make this summer? ????
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Black Sangria Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 bottle Apothic Dark, (750ml)
- 2 cups organic blackberries, washed
- 4 black plums, washed and sliced
- 1/4 cup brandy
- 2 cups black grapes, washed
- 1 cup sparkling water if you desire, but you don’t have to if you want a strong wine taste
Instructions
- Add everything into a pitcher and mix with a large spoon.
- Let it sit in the refrigerator for 1 to 2 hours. The longer it sits the darker the plums becomes.
- Best to keep sangria in the fridge. Enjoy!!!
Looks yummy Eden!!
Beautiful color!
I’m going to make this for the adults Trick or Treating in my neighborhood . Hehe.
Sounds awesome! I would still add 1/2 to 3/4 cup brandy as I do to all my sangria’s. I will be making this this weekend. Thanks!! 🙂
I love apothic wines but have of yet to try the dak. Where could i get some ?
It was a limited release and is no longer available. I never had a chance to try it. I wonder if someone who did can suggest an alternate wine. Carnivore, maybe?
I love red wine and the older the vine the better! This gem of a find for sangria is a big hit with my husband as we sip while he unwinds from a days work, thanks Eden!
I found this recipe on Pinterest and I made it last night and it was perfect to my palate. My fiance love it.
What should I use if Apothic Dark is no longer available?
Hi Eden-
Where did you get the adorable black cauldron featured in the picture?? It adds so much character to the fruit!!!
Hi Adriana! I bought it at World Market but a few years ago! I just tried to search to see if it was there and I don’t see it anymore ;( I bet you could find one on Amazon. It’s a cast iron one!
Too bad Apothic dark is seasonal
How many people does this serve?
It really depends, but we say about 6-8… one serving each.
Not quite flavorful enough. This sangria was more like wine with fruit in it than a fruit infused wine with fruit pieces. A few people suggested that next time I should cut the blackberries and grapes in half to release more flavor (which was my plan to begin with but I handed the recipe to a friend to make). Another person thought that I should freeze some of the fruit beforehand so that those fruit pieces can act as ice to keep the sangria cool.