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Let’s start the day with a Blackberry Vodka Sangria recipe, k? Everyone seems to be moving ahead to fall and fall recipes, but it’s still summer and I wanted sangria. Nothing wrong with that, right??? So I looked around the house to see what I could come up. Next thing I knew I was making this simple Blackberry Vodka Sangria with stuff I had around. It doesn’t take long to put together but you should let the sangria sit in the fridge for at least a few hours or better yet overnight so that the flavor is a bit stronger.
First thing to do for the sangria is make the blackberry simple syrup. Put your blackberries, water, and sugar in a pan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 10-15 minutes. You can add a little more or less blackberries depending on what you have in the house. You can also add more/less sugar or water. I didn’t want my sangria overly sweet so I didn’t add as much sugar as most people probably would. There are a million ways to make sangria so just experiment!
I poured the blackberries through a strainer a few times to catch all the chunks of fruit left.
Pour the blackberry simple syrup into a pitcher or container and add your wine. I used Sutter Home’s Sweet Red Wine.
Next up was a little Pinnacle Blackberry Vodka. Mmmmmmm….
I added some orange slices, lime slices, and blackberries then mixed it all together and refrigerated overnight.
Garnish with more fruit as desired and serve over ice.
Fall is right around the corner so enjoy now! Actually, this would be a great fall cocktail too!
Now go relax with one of these. :)
Hope you enjoy!
Blackberry Vodka Sangria
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh blackberries
- 1 cup water
- 3 tablespoons sugar (or more to taste)
- 1 bottle sweet red wine (such as Sutter Home Sweet Red)
- 1/2 cup Blackberry Vodka (such as Pinnacle)
- orange slices, lime slices, and/or fresh blackberries
Instructions
- Place 1 cup blackberries, water, and sugar in small saucepan over high heat. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, simmer about 10-15 minutes or until blackberries are very soft.
- Strain liquid several times and discard fruit. Pour into pitcher. Add wine and vodka. Add orange slices, lime slices, and blackberries as desired. Cover and refrigerate at least a few hours but overnight is desired.
- Serve over ice and garnish with additional fruit as desired.
Recipe Notes
SNAPPY TIPS: Adjust fruit, sugar, and wine as desired for personal taste. I used 1 orange (sliced), 1 lime (sliced), and about 1 cup of additional blackberries for the sangria before refrigerating.
SNAPPY SUBSTITUTIONS: Substitute extra orange or lime for the other.
More blackberry recipes you might enjoy:
- Blackberry Bacon Waffles – A Muse In My Kitchen
- Blackberries Coconut Crumble Cake – My Life Love Food
- Caleigh’s Kitchen – Blackberry Ice Cream
Pinnacle Vodka did provide me with some samples of products to try earlier this year but the recipe and all opinions are my own.
Karen Harris says
I’m with you. I’ll give up summer kicking and screaming. This looks so refreshing and delicious.
Lisa Huff says
Nice to know I’m not the only one kicking and screaming! :)
Minnie@thelady8home says
What a sexy looking drink! Bookmarking!
Lisa Huff says
Thanks! Hope you enjoy!
Sutter Home Wines says
This looks like an amazing summer wine cocktail! We can’t wait to try it. Cheers!
Lisa Huff says
Thanks! Always fun coming up with new drinks and recipes with your wine!
Merry Graham says
DAng it ~ now I want 0ne so much I will have to run out for blackberries! Thanks fo rhte great recipe!
Lisa Huff says
Thanks Merry!
meredith says
Blackberry Vodka Sangria sounds yummy can’t wait to try it
Lisa Huff says
Thanks Meredith!
Sherry says
I just made this and put in my fridge. Can’t wait to try it later. Looks so good. :)
Lisa Huff says
Thanks, hope you enjoyed!
Lori Kauffman says
Can’t wait to try this. Your photos are beautiful!
Lisa Huff says
Thanks Lori! Sometimes I get a little lucky with the pics! :)
Lori says
Made this yesterday, having it today. It’s amazing!!! Need to make a white peach sangria. Any suggestions on what to use?
Lisa Huff says
HI Lori! Glad to hear you enjoyed! I actually have a recipe for Peach Sangria Slushies on my site if that’s something you might be interested in.
Lisa says
Do you think this would work the same way with blueberries?
Lisa Huff says
I’m sure it would work, but don’t think it would taste as good. I think the blackberries just go better with wine, but just my personal taste and opinion.
Christine @ A Sprinkle of This and That says
This is perfect for Friday Happy Hour!
Lisa Huff says
Thanks Christine!
Jordan says
Love sangria! I don’t care what season it is, I’m gonna make this and dream of summer when it’s snowing outside. :)
Lisa Huff says
Thanks Jordan!
Cindy R says
Absolutely love love love this sangria! We add about 1/3 club soda when serving. So refreshing! Unfortunately, cannot find Blackberry Vodka locally so have been using Grays Peak Mountain Berry and Flip Flop Sweet Red for the wine. Has become a favorite year round!
Lisa Huff says
Thanks so much Cindy! Happy to hear you are enjoying the sangria!
Alexis @ Upside Down Pear says
We were finally getting some warmer weather and then it got cold again. I’m going to have to make this and wish for sunny days. Luckily the weekend is right around the corner :D
Rachel says
Hello! Will a dry red wine work as well? And plain vodka? I am just thinking of what I have in the house now haha.
THanks in advance!