Quick Spiked Black Cherry Halloween Sangria
A quick and easy Halloween sangria made with black cherries, red wine, spiced rum, and a hint of cinnamon. Perfect for parties, this spooky yet sophisticated cocktail comes together in under 10 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes (includes 30 minutes chilling)
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bottle (750 ml) red wine (Merlot, Zinfandel, or Spanish Garnacha)
- 1 cup black cherry juice (100% juice)
- 1/2 cup spiced rum
- 1/4 cup triple sec or orange liqueur
- 1 cup black cherries, pitted (fresh or frozen)
- 1 orange, sliced into thin rounds
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 cup sparkling water or ginger ale
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Chill the wine and black cherry juice in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours (or 20 minutes in the freezer if short on time).
- Slice the orange into thin rounds, about 1/4 inch thick, and remove any seeds.
- In a large pitcher, combine the red wine, black cherry juice, spiced rum, and triple sec. Stir gently.
- Add the pitted black cherries, orange slices, and cinnamon stick. Stir again gently. If making ahead, refrigerate for up to 24 hours.
- Chill the sangria base for at least 30 minutes (longer is better) to allow flavors to meld.
- Just before serving, add the sparkling water or ginger ale and stir gently.
- Fill glasses with large ice cubes. Pour the sangria over the ice, ensuring each glass gets some cherries and an orange slice.
- Garnish with fresh rosemary sprigs if desired, and serve immediately.
Notes
Use a fruity, medium-bodied red wine in the $8-12 range. Avoid expensive wines as the fruit and spirits mask subtle notes. Large ice cubes melt slower and reduce dilution. The sangria base can be made up to 24 hours ahead; add sparkling water and ice just before serving. For a non-alcoholic version, omit rum and triple sec, use non-alcoholic red wine or extra cherry juice, and add a splash of vanilla extract.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8 ounces
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 10
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 1
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