Happy Halloween!

I wanted to do something simple, but Halloween-inspired for the blog. I decided to play around with some flavors for sangria and settled on a sweet, citrusy, blood orange sangria with a hint of brandy. 

If you have never had, or even heard of them before, blood oranges are a naturally occurring variation of oranges. They get their distinct color from anthocyanins (antioxidant pigments). Yay, antioxidants! So, technically, this blood orange sangria is like really healthy right…? Let’s just agree to that…

While they have the same recognizable citrus taste as more common sweet oranges, blood oranges also have a tart, raspberry-like flavor. 

In addition to the blood oranges, I also used lemons for more of that fresh citrus flavor. Next time, I think I’ll add raspberries as well. 

Sangria is traditionally made with brandy or rum in addition to the wine. I chose brandy here. I’m not a brandy connoisseur of any kind. I picked a middle shelf brandy for this since we are only using a small amount. 

This barely counts like an actual recipe to me because it is so easy. Slice the fruit, pour in brandy and wine, let sit. Serve with seltzer water. That’s it.

But it’s the simplicity that makes it the perfect adults-only treat for ending your Halloween night. Kids enjoy their chocolate and gummy treasures, while the adults sip on this blood orange sangria. 

Depending on your preference, you may want to add a simple syrup for more sweetness. I used a sweet wine so I didn’t think it was necessary for me.

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Hope everyone has a good and safe holiday!