Bloody Sangria Halloween Punch

Bloody Sangria Halloween Punch is a simple cocktail recipe for spooky season! With only four main ingredients (plus fruit!), you can whip this up easily without more than 5 minutes of prep time. The longer it sits, the better it will taste!

Halloween is coming up FAST, isn’t it?

I feel like we all say this every year. It starts with Halloween and before you know it, it’s the new year.

It doesn’t help that I am already seeing Christmas items hitting the shelves… It’s not even Halloween yet – I haven’t even bought Halloween candy!

This is actually the first year in a LONGGGG time that we are dressing up for Halloween. I use the term “dressing up” loosely since it’s just matching salt and pepper sweatshirts to go with Babycakes being avocado toast LOL. At least it’s better than nothing right?

Since this isn’t a big kiddo Halloween year for us and we aren’t trick or treating, I’m thinking about the adults and what they might like. In other words, I’m thinking about Halloween cocktails and Halloween parties.

Enter this bloody sangria Halloween punch.

It’s absolutely delicious, not too sweet, and totally a snap to make. It only requires four liquid ingredients, and a bunch of fruit! I like that this is a bit drier than other sangrias, because I always find those a bit hard to drink and enjoy all that tasty fruit.

Plus, we don’t need much more sugar with all that Halloween candy, am I right??

Looking for another spooky Halloween cocktail? Check out this Sanderson Sisters Potion!

Other yummy Halloween cocktail recipes: Spooky Pomegranate Mezcal Cocktail | Butterbeer Cocktail (two ways!) | Vampire Bite Shots | Black Magic Martini

this recipe’s must-haves

To make this cocktail, you will need a chef’s knife and cutting board to chop up the apple.

For measuring, I use measuring cups, but you can also use this glass measuring cups set. Both are must-haves in my kitchen!

I like to serve my sangria in this large pitcher, but you can also use a copper pitcher or other large punch bowl if you prefer that look! I really like the ones that are shaped like a pumpkin, personally.

To get a little extra festive, I thought these skull metal picks were just way too cute to pass up. You can also make it spooky with a garnish of plastic spiders or spooky plastic eyeballs.

we’re making sangria halloween punch!

Combine Everything

Throw all the ingredients in your favorite pitcher (or cauldron)! Give everything a good stir to combine.

Let Chill

Set in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes and up to 4 hours before serving to guests. Pour into glasses filled with ice and garnish with extra fruit. If you want to make it further in advance, check out my tips on this in the questions section below!

Need some more inspiration for Halloween? Check out my Halloween recipes page!

how can I make this halloween party punch smoke?

If you are looking for a more spoooooky impact, you can use food-grade dry ice to make the sangria smoke! Note that the fruit at the bottom might freeze, but the flavors won’t be impacted and it will act like ice to cool the drink down. Just don’t let anyone get any in their glasses – it can be easy to accidentally ingest. I like to use one big piece at the bottom of a punch bowl and everyone can ladle out a glass safely!

can I make this ahead of time?

This sangria tastes better the longer it sits! If you are using an open container, it’ll last up to 4 hours in the fridge before serving. However, if you want to make it even further ahead of time, simply store it in a sealed container or pitcher for up to 4 days.

If you need a main to serve up with this bloody red wine halloween punch, check out these mummified sirloin wellingtons! It’s one of our favorite of the fun Halloween recipes out there.

For dessert, these spooky chocolate peanut butter rice krispie treats are festive and super easy to make! It’s easy to pair this drink with all of your favorite Halloween treats. You can also make a caramel apple dip to serve with your favorite dippers for a festive fall treat.

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