10 Minutes
4
easyWhether you’re hosting a spooky halloween party or a cozy fall dinner, a glass of homemade sangria is sure to hit the spot. We’ll walk you through the steps to create a mixed berry spooky sangria that will impress your guests and tantalize your taste buds. If you’re not looking for a halloween cocktail or beverage, rest assured this recipe will work for any occasion – just skip the spooky special effects.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups Wish Farms blackberries
- 1 cup Wish Farms blueberries
- 1/2 cup Wish Farms Strawberries, sliced
- 2 cups of dry red wine
- ½ cup brandy
- 1/2 cup of a blueberry or blackberry juice (we used a blueberry blackberry acai juice)
- 1 cup fizzy soda or sparkling flavored water (we used a black raspberry flavor)
- 1 lime
- 2 medium blood oranges (you may substitute for normal oranges as well)
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 1 sprig of fresh rosemary, optional
- Dry ice, optional
Dry Ice Safety:
- Handle with Care: Dry ice is extremely cold (-78.5°C or -109.3°F) and can cause frostbite if touched with bare skin. Always wear insulated gloves or use tongs when handling dry ice.
- Ventilation: Ensure proper ventilation when using dry ice. It releases carbon dioxide gas, which can displace oxygen in confined spaces. Use it in well-ventilated areas.
- Do Not Ingest: Never consume dry ice directly or allow it to come into direct contact with your skin or mucous membranes. It can cause burns or injury if ingested or touched.
- Keep Away from Children and Pets: Store dry ice securely out of reach of children and pets. It can be hazardous if mishandled.
Directions
- Prepare the Fruit:
- Wash berries with cool water and pat dry
- Wash and slice the blood oranges and lime into rounds
- Slice the strawberries
- Set aside some fruit slices for garnish
- Mix the Sangria Base:
- In a large pitcher, combine the red wine, brandy, and blueberry juice
- Add the Fruit:
- Drop the prepared fruit slices, blackberries, blueberries, and strawberries into the pitcher.
- Gently stir to combine, allowing the fruit to infuse the mixture.
- Chill:
- Cover the pitcher with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, but overnight is even better. This allows the flavors to meld and the fruit to soak up the wine.
- Serve:
- When you’re ready to serve, fill glasses with ice cubes, or frozen blueberries and blackberries work great!
- Pour the chilled sangria over the ice, filling each glass about two-thirds full.
- Top with Fizz:
- To add a refreshing fizz, top off each glass with your desired fizzy soda or sparkling flavored water.
- Adjust the amount to your taste; more soda will make it lighter and bubblier.
- Garnish:
- If you like, garnish each glass with a sprig of fresh rosemary and a sliced strawberry.
- Enjoy Responsibly:
- Sip slowly and savor the flavors of your mixed berry spooky sangria.
- If incorporating dry ice in the presentation of your cocktail, please reference the safety notes below in addition to doing thorough research on proper usage with cocktails.
- Remember to drink responsibly, and never drink and drive.
