Sparkling Black Sangria Recipe

This party pleasing Sparkling Black Sangria Recipe for a Halloween Party, an anniversary, birthday, or any fall occasion including Thanksgiving or Friendsgiving is a must make. Not only is it pretty to drink, it is tasty too! Scroll on down for all the details on this refreshing cocktail.

Black Sangria Recipe

What you Will Love About This Black Sangria Recipe

What Does Sparkling Black Sangria Taste Like?

Sparkling Black Sangria is served chilled which makes it ultra refreshing. The sweetness is contrasted with tart boldness of the dark wine notes and the dark fruits. A must make recipe to keep on hand for fall, Mardi Gras, or Cinco de mayo.

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Be sure to check out other Sparkle Spins on Black Sangrias.

• Jeanine at Munchiie has a great version of the Outback Steakhouse Blackberry Sangria.
• Stella Rosa Wines has a fantastic Midnight Sangria and a Black Sangria Recipe using their own Stella Rosa Black Wine.

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• SWEET TEA SANGRIA
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• GREEN APPLE VODKA MARTINI
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• SHIMMERING WITCHES BREW
• BATTY BAT SHOTS
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What To Serve With Black Sangria

Black Sangria pairs with a multitude of things. Here are a few of my favorite parings

Occasions To Serve This Black Sangria

What Red Wines are Best For A Black Sangria?

Any dark red red bold wine will work for this Black Sangria, especially a Malbec or a Cabernet Sauvignon. The Malbec gives a deep purple/red look when poured. Whereas the Cabernet grape is dark but has less of a blue tone.

Below are a few of my favorite picks for both a Cabernet Sauvignon and a Malbec.

Malbec Selections For A Black Sangria Recipe

Malbec is a full bodied red wine with a dark color. It is bold with fruity flavors of blackberry, plum, and cherry. You will also pick up notes of tobacco and a mild smokiness.

Most Malbec choices come from France and Argentina. The Argentinian Malbec offers softer tannins and a brighter acidity while the French Malbec (Cahors) has firmer tannins and a much higher acidity

1. Trapiche – Oak Cask Malbec
2. Belhara Estate Malbec
3. Domaine Bousquet Black Rock Malbec

Cabernet Sauvignon Selections For A Black Sangria Recipe

Cabernet Sauvignon in general has bold dark fruit flavors of blackcurrant, black cherry, and blackberry. Other notes include spice, tobacco, wood, vanilla, and green bell pepper.

1. Apothic Cabernet Sauvignon, Winemakers Blend – PS Apothic has a lovely Red Sangria recipe here.
2. Seven Oaks Estates Cabernet Sauvignon
3. Motif Cabernet Sauvignon

In conclusion, both the Malbec and the Cabernet Sauvignon are great picks for a Black Sangria recipe.

Sparkling Black Sangria Recipe

Makes 6 to 8 Servings

Ingredients

Black Sangria Ingredients

• 1 bottle dark red wine, (I am using a Malbec for this recipe. See recipe for more suggestions.)
• 1/2 cup brandy
• 1/3 cup agave syrup
• 1 1/2 cups black seedless grapes, washed and air dried
• 4 plums, washed, stone removed, sliced
• 1 cup blackberries, washed and air dried
• 1 cup fresh black cherries, seeds removed and washed
• 1 cup pure grape juice (substitute: blueberry, blackberry, or pomegranate juice)
• sparkling water or ginger ale, chilled

Garnish

• frozen black seedless grapes, plum slices, and blackberries

Instructions

Add the fruits into a large pitcher. Pour in the wine, brandy, agave syrup, and the juice. Give it a gently stir with a large spoon and refrigerate for at least two hours or until ready to serve.

Fill a wind glass 3/4 full. Top with chilled sparkling water.

Drop more chilled berries and plum slices in or skewer the frozen fruits and place across the top of the glass. The chilled fruit will keep the sangria chilled.

Make Sparkling Black Sangria A Day Ahead

MAKE AHEAD

If making ahead for a party, Mix the wine, simple syrup, and the juice. Chill. Add the fruits 2 1/2 hours before serving. 

Black Sangria Recipe Notes

1. Black Sangria is best served chilled. Keep in the refrigerator until serving.
2. Make sure you let the sangria rest for at least two hours in the fridge before serving to let the flavors dance.
3. If serving this Halloween Black Sangria for a Halloween Party, add these cute spooky straws for sipping.

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