Halloween Sangria
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Total Time
5 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
175 kcal
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Cuisine
Spanish
Halloween Sangria
Description
This Halloween Sangria features a mix of red wine or a non-alcoholic alternative like red grape juice, combined with apple cider, pomegranate or cranberry juice, and optionally brandy for added depth. Frozen fruit is placed in the pitcher to chill the drink and add seasonal fruitiness. The sangria is stirred well and refrigerated if desired, or can be served immediately. Before serving, the addition of ginger ale, club soda, or a similar carbonated beverage provides a refreshing sparkle.
A distinctive decorative touch comes from lychee fruit that has been drained and peeled, then filled with frozen blueberries to resemble "eyeballs," enhancing the Halloween theme. These garnishes float atop the sangria served over ice, contributing to both presentation and flavor.
This versatile beverage caters to both alcoholic and non-alcoholic preferences by adjusting the ingredients accordingly, making it suitable for gatherings seeking a seasonal, chilled fruity drink with a festive twist.
Ingredients
- 3 cups frozen fruit of choice
- 1 red wine 750 mL bottle; non-alcoholic or alcoholic or red grape juice
- 1/2 cup pomegranate juice or cranberry cocktail juice
- 1 cup apple cider
- 1/3 cup brandy optional
- 1 ginger ale or sprite or club soda; 12 oz can
- 1 lychee drained, for garnish, can, peeled
- blueberries for garnish, frozen
Instructions
- Place the frozen fruit in a large pitcher.
- Pour red wine, apple cider, fruit juice, and brandy, if using, into the pitcher. Stir well, and keep the sangria refrigerated until ready to serve. It can be served immediately as well.
- When ready to serve, top with the club soda or ginger ale and garnish with reserved lychee eyeballs fruit and serve over ice.
- How to Make Lychee Eyeballs
- Take each canned lychee and place a frozen blueberry into the hole in the center of the lychee.
Notes
- Use non-alcoholic red wine or red grape juice and omit brandy to prepare a non-alcoholic version of this sangria.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 175 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 175kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Sodium | 27mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 30g | 60% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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