Blackberry Mint Sangria

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This Blackberry Sangria is easy to make and so delicious. Great for a party, BBQ or just about anytime you want something refreshing.

Sangria Cocktail Tips:

Blackberries and mint are in abundance during the spring and early summer. If you skip add the zest you will be sacrificing a lot of flavor.

Can you make ahead?

Fridge: After making the sangria, cover and place in the fridge for up to 3 days. Add ice to glasses before serving.

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Substitution Options:

You can use strawberries, blueberries or raspberries if you cannot find fresh blackberries.

what to serve with Blackberry Mint Sangria?

• Fried Chicken Tacos
• Johnny Cake with Citrus Glazed Chicken
• Flatbread with Shallot Herb Butter

Meal Ideas:

• Curry Chicken Ramen
• Salsa Verde Rice
• Steak, Egg & Cheese Tacos

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Recipe:

📖 Recipe

Blackberry Mint Sangria

Kenneth Temple

Tips for success: Blackberries and mint are in abundance during the spring and early summer. If you skip add the zest you will be sacrificing a lot of flavor.

5 from 3 votes

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Rest 4 hours hrs

Total Time 4 hours hrs 10 minutes mins

Course Drinks

Cuisine American, Spanish

Servings 12 persons

Calories 98 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• ½ cup sugar
• 1 cup water
• 12 oz. fresh blackberries
• zest of 1 lemon sliced
• ½ oz. fresh mint
• 12-24 ice cubes
• 1 bottle of red wine

Instructions

 

• Turn on the heat to medium, in a medium pot add the sugar, water and lemon zest, bring to a boil. Add the blackberries, lemon slices, 4 mint leaves and ¼ cup of wine to the pot, remove from the heat and let sit at room temperature for 4 hours.
• Once syrup has cooled pour mixture into a 1 ½-2 quarts glass pitcher with ½ the mint, ice and bottle of wine. Stir mixture together. Serve in a tall glass with ice, a few blackberries, a slice of lemon and 1 sprig of mint, fill glass up ¾ way with sangria and enjoy.

Nutrition

Calories: 98kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 0.5gFat: 0.2gSaturated Fat: 0.01gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 132mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 112IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 17mgIron: 1mg

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