Blackberry Sangria
Ingredients
- 2 cblackberries
- 1 csugar
- 2 cwater
- 1 bottlered wine
- ½ cpineapple juice
- ¼ cChambord
- ¼ corange curacao
- 2 clemon-lime soda
- ½ cblackberries
- 2limes
sliced
- 2lemons
sliced
Directions
Make blackberry simple syrup
- 1
In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, add fresh blackberries, sugar and water. Stir and bring to a boil. Use the back of a wooden spoon or muddler to press on the blackberries to release their flavors and juices.
- 2
Turn off heat and allow to sit for 10-15 minutes.
- 3
Remove from stove and strain mixture through a fine mesh sieve to remove any blackberry pulp and seeds. You should have roughly 1 cup of blackberry simple syrup.
For the blackberry sangria
- 1
In a large pitcher, combine the blackberry simple syrup, red wine, pineapple juice, Chambord, and orange curacao. Add extra garnish to the serving pitcher. Stir well and keep refrigerated until ready to serve over ice. You can also serve it at room temperature.
- 2
Top with lemon-lime soda just before serving.
- 3
Garnish with fresh lemon and lime slices and top with fresh blackberries.
Blackberry Sangria
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About this Recipe
Refreshing Blackberry Sangria: Your Go-To Summer Sip
Craving a vibrant, easy sangria that bursts with fresh fruit flavor? Look no further than this delightful Blackberry Sangria recipe! Perfect for those warm weather gatherings, this drink is designed to be a crowd-pleaser, combining the rich notes of red wine with the sweet-tart goodness of ripe blackberries.
What makes this sangria truly special is its focus on fresh blackberries, muddled to release their juicy essence, infusing every sip with natural fruit flavor. This isn't just a drink; it's a sensory experience, offering a beautiful deep ruby hue and an irresistible aroma that hints at summer fun. With a quick 15-minute prep time, you can have this stunning summer sangria ready to chill, making it ideal for impromptu parties or a relaxing evening on the patio.
Tips for the Perfect Pitcher
- Choose Your Wine Wisely: While many red wines work, a lighter-bodied red like a Merlot, Pinot Noir, or even a dry Rosé will allow the blackberry and citrus flavors to shine without overpowering them.
- Muddle for Maximum Flavor: Don't skip gently muddling some of those fresh blackberries with sugar and water. This step is key to extracting their vibrant taste.
- Customize Your Citrus: Feel free to adjust the amount of lemon and lime slices to your preference. For an extra citrusy punch, a splash of freshly squeezed orange juice can substitute the orange curacao.
- Add Sparkle Last: The lemon-lime soda is best added just before serving to maintain its effervescence, ensuring your sangria stays bubbly and refreshing.
Serve this beautiful blackberry sangria chilled over ice, garnished with extra fresh blackberries and citrus slices for a truly impressive presentation that tastes as good as it looks!