Spooky Halloween Blood Orange Sangria
A deep crimson, spooky-looking sangria made with blood oranges, red wine, and orange liqueur. It is easy to prepare, naturally festive, and perfect for Halloween parties or cozy nights in.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bottle (750ml) dry red wine (such as Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot)
- 4 large blood oranges, sliced into rounds
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1/2 cup Triple Sec or Cointreau
- 1 bottle sparkling water or lemon-lime soda
- Ice cubes
- Optional garnish: orange slices, lemon wheels, or fresh mint
Instructions
- Wash the blood oranges thoroughly and slice them into thin rounds, removing any seeds.
- Pour the red wine into a large pitcher and add the Triple Sec or Cointreau. Stir gently to combine.
- Add the orange juice to the pitcher and stir until well mixed.
- Add the sliced blood oranges to the pitcher and let them infuse for at least 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Just before serving, add ice cubes to the pitcher.
- Pour in the sparkling water or soda and stir gently to mix.
- Ladle into glasses and garnish with orange slices or lemon wheels. Serve immediately.
Notes
For a non-alcoholic version, swap the red wine for grape juice and the Triple Sec for orange juice concentrate. Chill the wine before mixing for a crisper taste. Add ice and sparkling water only right before serving to maintain carbonation. The sangria can be stored in the fridge for 2-3 days without the ice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 175
- Sugar: 14
- Sodium: 10
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 1
Keywords: Halloween drinks, blood orange sangria, easy cocktail, red wine punch, spooky drinks, party drinks, gluten-free cocktail