Halloween Sangria Blood Orange Brew (Printable Version)
# What You'll Need:
→ Fresh Produce
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3 large Granny Smith apples
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Juice of 1 lemon
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2 blood oranges, sliced into thin rounds
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1 cup blackberries
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1 cup pomegranate seeds
→ Liquids
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1 (750 ml) bottle light-bodied red wine, such as Grenache, Gamay, or Pinot Noir
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3 cups Italian soda, preferably blood orange, orange, or pomegranate flavor
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90 ml créme de cassis
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45 ml simple syrup
→ Other
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Ice, for serving
# Step-by-Step Directions:
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Slice apples lengthwise into 1.25 cm thick slices. Using a ghost-shaped cookie cutter, cut out 12 apple pieces. Pierce three small holes in each for eyes and mouth with a straw or skewer. Toss in a bowl with lemon juice to prevent browning.
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Fill a large punch bowl with ice. Add the ghost-shaped apple slices, blood orange rounds, blackberries, and pomegranate seeds. Gently toss to combine.
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Pour the light-bodied red wine, Italian soda, créme de cassis, and simple syrup over the fruit and ice. Stir gently until thoroughly combined. Serve well chilled.
# Helpful Notes:
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Prepare the apple ghosts and fruit slices up to 3 hours ahead; store in lemon juice in the refrigerator until ready to use.
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The wine, créme de cassis, and simple syrup mixture can be prepared up to 1 day in advance and refrigerated. Add ice, fruit, and soda just before serving for optimal freshness.