Halloween Sangria

Ingredients

• 3 large Granny Smith apples

• Juice of 1 lemon 

• Ice

• 2 blood oranges, sliced into thin rounds

• 1 c. blackberries

• 1 c. pomegranate seeds

• 1 (750-mL) bottle light red wine, such as Grenache, Gamay, or Pinot Noir

• 3 c. Italian soda, either blood orange, orange, or pomegranate flavor 

• 3 oz. créme de cassis 

• 1 1/2 oz. simple syrup

Directions

1. Slice apples lengthwise into 1/2"-thick slices. Using a ghost-shaped cookie cutter, cut out 12 ghost-shaped apple pieces. Using a straw or skewer, punch 3 holes into each apple to form eyes and a mouth. Transfer to a medium bowl, add lemon juice, and lightly toss to coat.

2. Fill a large punch bowl with ice. Add apple ghosts, orange slices, blackberries, and pomegranate seeds and gently toss to combine. Add wine, soda, créme de cassis, and simple syrup and stir until combined. Serve cold.

3. Make Ahead: Apple ghosts can be made 3 hours ahead. Store in an airtight container with lemon juice and refrigerate. Wine, créme de cassis, and simple syrup can be mixed 1 day ahead. Store in an airtight container and refrigerate. Pour over ice, add fruit, and mix in soda right before serving.

recipe inspo: delish