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    Mar 12, 2020 · Modified: Nov 21, 2023 by Carita · This post may contain affiliate links · 14 Comments

    Easy Blackberry Sangria with Bourbon


    Easy Blackberry Sangria with Bourbon is the perfect cocktail for your upcoming festivities! Brandy wine mixed with bourbon, cran-blackberry juice and fresh orange juice, this seasonal punch tastes better with time!

    If you like this recipe, you have to try this Sangria Margarita next!

    Jump to:
    • WHAT IS SANGRIA?
    • INGREDIENTS
    • WHAT TYPE OF BOURBON OR WHISKEY TO USE?
    • HOW TO SERVE BLACKBERRY SANGRIA
    • HOW TO MAKE BLACKBERRY SANGRIA WITH BOURBON
    • RECIPE VIDEO
    • TIPS FOR BEST RESULTS
    • Easy Blackberry Sangria with Bourbon

    WHAT IS SANGRIA?

    Sangria is an adult cocktail made with red or white wine together with bourbon or your favorite libation, fresh fruits and juice!

    Furthermore, the longer this punch ferments, the "stronger" the flavor and alcohol content increases. This Fall Blackberry Sangria is made with Brandy Wine and Bourbon and is perfect for the fall season!

    INGREDIENTS

    1. Red Wine. Your favorite red blend. In this recipe, I used Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.
    2. Bourbon/Whiskey. This recipe has been tested with Maker's Mark and Jameson, both of which are highly recommended!
    3. Cran-Blackberry Juice. You can find it at your local grocery store or here.
    4. Lemon Lime Soda. Sprite or lemon/lime flavored club soda.
    5. Orange Juice. Freshly squeezed or store-bought works.
    6. Garnishes. Blackberries, cranberries, green apples, oranges, rosemary and your favorite toppings!

    WHAT TYPE OF BOURBON OR WHISKEY TO USE?

    This recipe was tested with several brands of bourbon and whiskey. Without doubt, use what you have on hand and more importantly, good quality bourbon or whiskey is what works best!

    Here are a few recommendations that is not the ultimate rule, but merely suggestions:

    • Maker's Mark Bourbon
    • Jameson
    • Jefferson's Bourbon
    • Knobb Creek
    • Uncle Nearest

    HOW TO SERVE BLACKBERRY SANGRIA

    In the first place, this Blackberry Sangria is the perfect accompaniment to pair with just about anything (and I'm not just saying that). Even my picky husband who likes-what he calls "manly drinks", devours this just as much as I do when I've thrown a pitcher together for us.

    To explain, serve sangria with spicy or heavy foods. Furthermore, use a stemless or traditional wine glass with a wide opening to dress the glass with garnishes. Serve the Fall Blackberry Sangria chilled or at room temperature.

    HOW TO MAKE BLACKBERRY SANGRIA WITH BOURBON

    Begin by thinly slicing apples and oranges. Clean additional fruits and any other toppings and set aside.

    Next, in a large pitcher add all prepped fruit first. Now, pour wine, bourbon or whiskey, cran-blackberry juice, orange juice and stir.

    Finally, finish by topping with club soda. Taste for sweetness (or "heaviness") and adjust to your liking. Enjoy!

    RECIPE VIDEO

    Blackberry Sangria Recipe Video

    TIPS FOR BEST RESULTS

    1. Add sliced fruit and cranberries to pitcher of sangria, let marinate for 2-24 hours. (Fruit will become infused)
    2. Can be served at room temperature, on ice or chilled from refrigeration. 
    3. Be festive, add leftover garnishes to drinking glass! 
    Blackberry sangria in stemless wine glasses topped with blackberries, orange slices and rosemary.

    Easy Blackberry Sangria with Bourbon

    Carita
    Easy Blackberry Sangria with Bourbon is the perfect cocktail for your upcoming festivities! Brandy wine mixed with bourbon, cran-blackberry juice and fresh orange juice, this seasonal punch tastes better with time!
    5 from 13 votes
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 5 minutes mins
    Course Drinks
    Cuisine American
    Servings 8 people

    Equipment

    • 64 Oz Pitcher

    Ingredients
      

    • 5 cups Red Wine Favorite Red Blend
    • 1 cup Bourbon
    • 2 cups Cran-Blackberry Juice
    • ¼ cup Club Soda Lemon-Lime Soda
    • ¼ cup Fresh Orange Juice

    Garnishes

    • 1 cup Blackberries
    • ½ cup Fresh Cranberries
    • 2 Green Apples Thin Round Slices
    • 2 Oranges Thin Round Slices
    • 2 sprigs Fresh Rosemary

    Instructions
     

    • In a large pitcher, add garnishes first.
    • Next, combine wine, bourbon or whiskey, cran-blackberry juice, orange juice, and stir.
    • Top with club soda and adjust ingredients to your liking.

    Tips For Best Results!

    • Add sliced fruit and cranberries to pitcher of sangria, let marinate for 2-24 hours. (fruit will become infused)
    • Can be served at room temperature, on ice or chilled from refrigeration. 
    • Be festive, add leftover garnishes to drinking glass! 
    Keyword Balckberry Sangria, Easy Sangria Recipe, Holiday Drinks, Holiday Sangria, Party Punch, Red Wine Sangria

    If you like this recipe, you have to try this Sangria Margarita next!

    One sangria margarita in center of image with one additional, identical drink behind the cocktail scaled off the image. Black and white kitchen towel and sliced oranges and ice cubes added for styling purposes.
    Sangria Margarita

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    Comments

    1. Marta says

      February 20, 2022 at 5:14 pm

      5 stars
      My husband is a huge fan of bourbon. Me? Not so much, but I love blackberries. This sangria combined made for a fun stay-at-home happy hour for us yesterday! I'll definitely be making this recipe in the future.

      Reply
    2. Crystal says

      February 20, 2022 at 6:22 pm

      5 stars
      Made this sangria for a ladies night recently. So glad I had extra ingredients because we drank 3 pitchers lol.

      Reply
    3. Dee Moore says

      February 20, 2022 at 10:16 pm

      5 stars
      I loveeeeee sangria and this recipe included many of my favorite ingredients. The flavors were so delicious!

      Reply
    4. Marcus Avery says

      February 20, 2022 at 11:17 pm

      5 stars
      This sangria was super easy to make and so refreshing. I can’t wait to make this recipe on a few hot summer days this upcoming summer.

      Reply
    5. Robin says

      February 21, 2022 at 12:42 pm

      5 stars
      I had to pace myself here because these Blackberry Sangrias were straight addictive!

      Reply
    6. Kate says

      February 21, 2022 at 10:16 pm

      5 stars
      I can’t tell you how happy I am to have come across this Sangria recipe! It tastes amazing and I can’t wait to make it again.

      Reply
    7. Britney Brown-Chamberlain says

      February 22, 2022 at 3:51 am

      5 stars
      I made this for my galentines day party last week and the ladies kept going on and on about how good this sangria was! I sent everyone the link to this recipe so that they can recreate it at their leisure, it was such a hit!!

      Reply
      • Carita says

        April 05, 2022 at 6:03 pm

        Yay! So happy to hear this news. Thanks for giving it a try! 🙂

        Reply
    8. Chenee Lewis says

      February 23, 2022 at 5:39 am

      5 stars
      I had to try this! Sangria is my favorite and I love the flavor combination in this one! The bourbon added such nice complexity.

      Reply
    9. Jen says

      February 23, 2022 at 11:51 am

      5 stars
      This sangria tasted amazing. All of the ingredients complimented each other perfectly and it was super easy to make. I am adding this one to my BBQ menu.

      Reply
    10. Kaluhi says

      February 23, 2022 at 12:40 pm

      5 stars
      This was so so beautiful to have and it is perfect for sunny February here in Kenya.

      Reply
    11. Jazz says

      February 23, 2022 at 4:21 pm

      5 stars
      I love bourbon so I had to try this sangria recipe. Made it for girls night last weekend and it was a big hit. Thank you!

      Reply
    12. Immaculate says

      February 23, 2022 at 7:51 pm

      5 stars
      I love a good sangria. This is one of the few sangria recipes that I trust. Every time I make it, it's delicious!

      Reply
    13. Lilly says

      February 24, 2022 at 6:56 pm

      5 stars
      This sangria tastes great! I love how easy it was to make and the flavors are delish! I'll be saving this recipe to make again and again!

      Reply

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