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Blackberry Sangria Recipe

Blackberry Sangria Recipe

This refreshing Blackberry Sangria is a fruity, bold, and crowd-pleasing drink perfect for summer gatherings. With red wine, brandy, and fresh blackberries, it delivers the perfect balance of sweet and tart in every glass. Servings: 4 people Estimated Cost: $5 ⏱ Times Prep Time: 0 days 0 hours 10 minutes Cook Time: 0 days 0 hours 0 minutes Resting Time: 0 days 0 hours 30 minutes Total Time: 0 days 0 hours 40 minutes 📂 Categories Category: Beverages Course: Drink, Cocktail Cuisine: Spanish, Fusion Keywords: Blackberry Sangria, Red Wine Sangria, Summer Cocktail
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Prep Time 10 minutes
30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Cocktail, Drinks
Cuisine: Fusion, Spanish
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Amount Unit Name Notes
  • 1 bottle red wine Merlot Shiraz, or Rioja
  • 1/4 cup brandy Optional for depth
  • 2 tbsp sugar or honey To taste
  • 1 cup blackberries Fresh or frozen
  • 1 orange Sliced
  • 1 lemon Sliced
  • 1 cup soda water or Sprite For fizz
  • 1/4 cup orange juice Optional
  • a few leaves fresh mint For garnish optional
  • ice cubes As needed

Equipment

  • Amount Name Notes
  • 1 Pitcher Large enough to hold 1L+
  • 1 Wooden spoon For stirring
  • 1 Knife & Cutting Board For prepping fruits
  • 4 Glasses Wine or cocktail glasses

Method
 

  1. In a large pitcher, combine the red wine, brandy, sugar (or honey), and orange juice. Stir until the sugar is dissolved.
  2. Add blackberries, orange slices, and lemon slices to the mixture.
  3. Chill the sangria in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to blend.
  4. Just before serving, add soda water (or Sprite) and stir gently.
  5. Serve over ice and garnish with fresh mint and a few blackberries if desired.
  6. 🥗 Nutrition (Per Serving)
  7. Calories: 180 kcal
  8. Carbohydrates: 15g
  9. Sugar: 12g
  10. Alcohol: ~12% ABV
  11. Vitamin C: 20% DV
  12. Iron: 5% DV

Notes

Adjust sweetness by adding more or less sugar/honey.
For a non-alcoholic version, substitute red wine with pomegranate juice and omit brandy.
Best enjoyed chilled, within 24 hours.