This refreshing blackberry sangria is the perfect, easy cocktail to serve at an intimate gathering or for a crowd. This make-ahead punch blends red wine, brandy, and plenty of berry fruit flavor. Tested, tried, and loved by Culinary Latitudes!
Blackberry Sangria
This is a great drink with appetizers. Try switching the the blackberries to raspberries for a new flavor! If you want to skip making the blackberry simple syrup, add the 2/3 cup of sugar to the room temperature wine before adding the fruit. Stir until completely dissolved.
Blackberry Simple Syrup
- 2/3 cup granulated white sugar
- 1/3 cup water
- 4 oz fresh blackberries, slices or slightly mushed
- cheesecloth or mesh strainer
Sangria
- blackberry simple syrup
- 750 ml bottle of dry red wine (we used a cabernet savignon)
- 1/2 cup brandy (no need for expensive brands)
- 24 oz ginger ale
- 1 slice lime (thin slices)
- 2 medium oranges (or 1 extra large orange)
- 6 oz blackberries
- ice
Simple Syrup
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In a small saucepan, add water and sugar. Allow to boil for 2-3 minutes, until sugar is dissolved and the water is clear. Add in blackberries and simmer for about 10 minutes or until the berries are mushy. Transfer to the cheesecloth and squeeze all of the juice into a small bowl. If using a mesh strainer, press down to get most of the juice. Allow to cool completely before using in the sangria.
Sangria
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In a pitcher add the wine, brandy, blackberry simple syrup, and all the fruit. Allow to sit overnight in the fridge to fully infuse the fruit flavors into the punch. Add the ginger ale and ice just before serving.