Black Magic Sangria

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Cocktail History

The Black Magic Sangria is a Halloween cocktail that was created by Chrisy Toombs, recipe developer and blogger at Homemade Hooplah.

Designed to be a batch cocktail for Halloween parties, the recipe mixes several dark-colored fruits with red wine, raspberry liqueur, and brandy to make a palatable boozy drink that would please any crowd during spooky season.

Cocktail Ingredients

To make this cocktail, you’ll need the following ingredients:

Red Wine: This is a type of wine made with red grapes and yeast, which are fermented with the grape skins to produce alcohol with a rich color and deep flavor.

Cranberry Grape Juice: This is the liquid extracted from ripe cranberries and grapes by pressing or juicing that’s blended with water to develop a sweet-tart, grape flavor.

Raspberry Liqueur: This is a liqueur made with raspberries, distilled alcohol, water, and sugar, which are blended and infused to develop a sweet-tart, berry flavor.

Brandy: This is a spirit made with fermented fruit juice and yeast, which are distilled and then aged to develop a smooth, rich flavor.

Blackberries: This is a type of aggregate berry made of small drupelets that have a deep purple color and sweet-tart flavor.

Red Grapes: This is a small, sour red-ish purple fruit.

Black Plum: This is a type of stone fruit grown on plum trees that has smooth, dark purple skin and a sweet-tart flavor.

Brands I Used

• 🔗 La Riojana Co-op Malbec
• 🔗 365 by Whole Foods Market Organic Grape Cranberry Juice
• 🔗 Chambord Black Raspberry Liqueur
• 🔗 Courvoisier VSOP Cognac

Bartending Tools

To make this cocktail, you’ll need the following bar tools:

Bar Mat: This is a rubber or silicone mat that’s placed on the bar surface and used for catching spills, providing grip for glasses and tools, and keeping the workspace clean and organized.

Jigger: This is a small double-sided tool with different volume measurements on each side that’s used for accurately portioning ingredients.

Cutting Board: This is a flat, durable kitchen surface made from materials like wood or plastic that’s used for slicing ingredients and preparing garnishes.

Paring Knife: This is a small kitchen knife with a narrow, sharp blade that’s used for peeling fruit and trimming garnishes.

Spoon: This is a kitchen utensil with a rounded bowl and long handle that’s used for mixing ingredients.

Ladle: This is a large deep-bowled spoon with a long handle that’s used for scooping and serving punches and other batch drinks.

Cocktail Pick: This is a small, slender skewer made from metal, wood, or bamboo that’s used for holding cocktail garnishes in place.

Goblet Glass: This is a large stemmed glass with a wide, rounded bowl that’s used for serving wine and cocktails in larger portions.

Tools I Used

• 🔗 A Bar Above 18×12 Premium Bar Mat
• 🔗 A Bar Above Stainless Steel Japanese Jigger
• 🔗 OXO Good Grips 2-Piece Cutting Board Set
• 🔗 OXO Good Grips 3.5 Inch Paring Knife
• 🔗 OXO Good Grips Silicone Spoon
• 🔗 OXO Good Grips Silicone Everyday Ladle
• 🔗 Homestia Planet Series Metal Cocktail Pick Set

Tasting Notes

This cocktail has the following flavor profile:

• Appearance: Dark purple hue

• Aroma: Dry red wine with fruit

• Taste: Sweet berry flavor mixed with dry red wine

• Finish: Fruity tartness chased with a hint of wine burn

Kendall’s Take
“This Halloween sangria keeps things simple in the best way: red wine and plenty of dark, juicy fruit. When mixed together, the final recipe ends up being lush, slightly sweet, and incredibly easy to enjoy. The Black Magic Sangria also leans fully into its moody aesthetic while delivering exactly what you want from a festive batch cocktail—approachable, fruit-forward, and perfect for a spooky-season gathering.”

Recipe

This cocktail recipe was found in the publication Homemade Hooplah.