Description
Witches Brew Wine Sangria is a festive and flavorful Halloween-inspired cocktail combining tart cherry juice, pomegranate juice, red wine, and ginger beer, perfectly garnished with a sweet and tangy candied blood rim made from tart cherry juice and honey. This vibrant punch is ideal for parties, featuring a dramatic presentation with dry ice and pomegranate seeds.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Sangria:
- 1/2 cup tart cherry juice
- 1/2 cup pomegranate juice
- 1 bottle red wine (Zinfandel recommended)
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 24 ounces ginger beer
- dry ice (for presentation)
For the Candied Blood Rim:
- 1/2 cup tart cherry juice
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Combine Sangria Ingredients: In a large pitcher, punch bowl, or cauldron, pour in the tart cherry juice, pomegranate juice, red wine, orange juice, and ginger beer. Stir gently to mix all the flavors together.
- Prepare Candied Blood Rim: In a small saucepan, combine 1/2 cup tart cherry juice and 2 tablespoons honey. Simmer over low heat for 15 minutes, allowing the mixture to thicken and reduce until boiling stops as moisture evaporates. Remove from heat and let cool completely before using.
- Garnish Glasses: Dip the rims of each glass into the cooled candied blood mixture, allowing the syrup to drip down the sides, creating a dramatic effect.
- Serve Drinks: Fill each glass with sangria and top with pomegranate seeds for a festive touch. Add a small piece of dry ice to each glass if desired for a smoky presentation, ensuring safe handling.
Notes
- Use Zinfandel or other fruity red wine for the best flavor balance.
- Dry ice is for visual effect only; ensure it does not come into direct contact with the mouth.
- Honey can be substituted with maple syrup for a vegan-friendly option.
- Prepare the candied blood rim ahead of time and refrigerate to save time on serving day.
- Adjust the ginger beer amount to suit your preferred sweetness and fizziness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 15 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
