Boozy Halloween Sangria (Print-Friendly Version)
A festive sangria combines blood oranges, blackberries, and apple slices shaped like ghosts for a spooky touch.
# Ingredients:
→ Fruits
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3 large Granny Smith apples
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Juice of 1 lemon
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2 blood oranges, sliced into thin rounds
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1 cup blackberries
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1 cup pomegranate seeds
→ Liquids
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1 (750 mL) bottle light-bodied red wine such as Grenache, Gamay, or Pinot Noir
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3 cups blood orange, orange, or pomegranate flavored Italian soda
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3 fl oz créme de cassis
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1 1/2 fl oz simple syrup
→ Others
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Ice, as needed
# Steps:
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Slice Granny Smith apples lengthwise into 1/2-inch thick slices. Use a ghost-shaped cookie cutter to cut out 12 ghost-shaped pieces. Pierce each apple ghost with a straw or skewer to create eyes and a mouth. Transfer to a medium bowl, add lemon juice, and toss gently to coat.
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Fill a large punch bowl with ice. Add the prepared apple ghosts, blood orange slices, blackberries, and pomegranate seeds. Gently toss to combine. Pour in the red wine, Italian soda, créme de cassis, and simple syrup. Stir until all ingredients are evenly mixed. Serve chilled.
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Apple ghosts can be prepared up to 3 hours in advance and stored in an airtight container with lemon juice in the refrigerator. The wine, créme de cassis, and simple syrup mixture can be combined up to 1 day prior and refrigerated. Just add fruit and soda over ice before serving.
# Notes & Tips:
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For a lighter sangria, choose a light-bodied red wine like Gamay or Pinot Noir. Adjust ingredient ratios to taste.
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Using Italian soda made with real fruit adds natural sweetness and refreshment without overpowering the wine.