Lighter Blood Orange Halloween Sangria (Easy Fall Recipe)
A lighter, tart-forward Halloween sangria featuring blood oranges and pomegranate, perfect for fall parties. Quick to make and naturally lower in sugar, it’s a refreshing crowd-pleaser.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes (includes chilling)
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 bottle dry white wine (750 ml), such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio
- 3 blood oranges, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1/2 cup sparkling water or club soda
- Ice cubes (optional)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons honey with 2 tablespoons warm water. Stir until honey is completely dissolved.
- Wash blood oranges and slice into thin rounds (about 1/4 inch thick). Remove any seeds. Set aside a few slices for garnish.
- In a large pitcher, add blood orange slices, pomegranate seeds, and cinnamon stick. Pour dissolved honey mixture over fruit. Gently press with a wooden spoon or muddler a few times to release juices.
- Slowly pour the entire bottle of white wine into the pitcher. Stir gently to combine.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, ideally 4-6 hours.
- Just before serving, gently stir in sparkling water or club soda.
- Fill glasses with ice (if using). Pour sangria, ensuring each glass gets some fruit. Garnish with a reserved blood orange slice. Serve immediately.
Notes
For best flavor, make sangria a day ahead and refrigerate. Add sparkling water just before serving to keep fizz. If sangria tastes flat, add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice. Remove cinnamon stick after 4-6 hours if you prefer a milder spice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 ounces
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9
- Sodium: 10
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 1
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