Fans of Carrabba’s Blackberry Sangria need to make this recipe! This copycat blackberry sangria is sweet, refreshing, and a perfect imitation.
This easy Blackberry Sangria recipe is specifically for fans of the famous Blackberry sangria at Carrabba’s restaurants. The red wine sangria is sweet with a lovely fruity flavor. It’s the perfect summer drink, but it’s also fantastic for fall. The mix of sweet blackberry flavors with citrus fruits, cranberry juice, and fruity liqueur is the perfect way to relax on a patio or at a dinner party.
What is Sangria?
Sangria is a cocktail that combines white or red wine, liquor, fresh fruit, and spices. The type of wine used in the sangria recipes dictates the flavor profile. Red wine pairs well with dark berries and liquors. It also compliments holiday spices, like cinnamon or cloves. White wine has a lighter flavor and pairs well with citrus.
This Blackberry Sangria is a copycat of the popular blackberry sangria at Carrabba’s restaurants. This delightful sangria combines red wine, with cranberry juice and blackberry syrup with fresh oranges and blackberries. This sangria recipe is sweet and refreshing. It’s perfect to enjoy all year round.
Ingredients for Blackberry Sangria
- Blackberries – Use frozen blackberries or fresh blackberries as the base for this sangria. Fresh or frozen fruit works well for sangrias.
- Orange Slices – Add a bit of bright citrus with sweet orange slices. Regular naval oranges or blood oranges are great.
- Red Wine – Use a delicious red blend, or Pinot Noir, as the wine for this sangria. The rich bottle of red wine adds beautiful flavor and color to the sangria.
- Cranberry Juice – Sweeten up the sangria with cranberry juice. The Carrabba’s sangria is extremely sweet, so a sweetened cranberry juice cocktail is best for this copycat recipe.
- Pomegranate Liqueur – Add another depth of flavor to this cocktail with Pama pomegranate liqueur. This liqueur is made with pomegranate juice, vodka, and a bit of tequila. The color is perfect for this cocktail too. If you don’t have Pama, you can substitute blackberry vodka or blackberry brandy instead!
- Blackberry Syrup – Make the sangria even sweeter with a splash of blackberry syrup. Create a homemade syrup or use a prepackaged blackberry syrup.
- Lemon Juice – A squeeze of fresh lemon juice adds some acidity to the sangria. This brightens the sweet flavors and helps balance the cocktail.
Homemade Blackberry Simple Syrup
Simple syrup is one of the best ingredients for adding sweetness to a sangria. If you can stir, then you can make blackberry simple syrup!
- Add 1 cup of water, 1 cup of blackberries, and 1 cup of sugar to a small saucepan.
- Heat the saucepan on medium-low heat. It does not need to boil!
- Continuously stir the water-sugar mixture until all of the sugar dissolves and the berries turn mushy.
- Pour into a glass jar.
- Allow the syrup to cool in the refrigerator. It should last up to 6 months in the refrigerator!
How to Make Blackberry Sangria
Sangria is an easy cocktail to create at home. They contain simple ingredients and zero experience. This blend of fresh berries with red wine, sweet juices, and flavored liqueur is one of the best wine cocktails.
Step One – First, dump a cup of frozen blackberries into a large pitcher. Add an entire sliced orange as well.
Step Two – Next, pour red wine, cranberry juice, pomegranate liqueur, and blackberry syrup over the blackberries. Add a little freshly squeezed lemon juice as well.
Step Three – Stir to combine the ingredients and flavors. The key to a good sangria is letting it sit in the refrigerator for at least an hour before serving. This resting time gives the fruit and alcohol time to permeate the sangria. Serving sangria the next day is even better because it gives the flavors time to meld together more.
Serve this Carrabba’s copycat Blackberry Sangria over ice in a large wine glass. Garnish with orange slices.
How Long Does This Sangria Last in the Refrigerator?
Sangria typically lasts up to five days in the refrigerator. Store it in a pitcher or carafe with a sealed lid to maintain its freshness. The flavors of the sangria deepen and develop over time. This means the flavor may change the next time you drink it. In my opinion, next-day sangria is always best!
More Delicious Sangria Recipes
Blackberry Sangria – Carrabba’s Copycat
Equipment
- cocktail pitcher
Ingredients
- 1 cup blackberries
- 1 orange sliced
- 2 cups red wine
- 2 cups cranberry juice
- 1 cup pomegranate liqueur
- 1/2 cup blackberry syrup
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
Instructions
- Add a cup of frozen blackberries and an entire sliced orange into a large pitcher.
- Pour red wine, cranberry juice, pomegranate liqueur, blackberry syrup, and freshly squeezed lemon juice over the blackberries.
- Stir to combine the ingredients and flavors.
- Let the sangria sit in the refrigerator for at least an hour before serving. This resting time gives the fruit and alcohol time to permeate the sangria and amplify the flavors.
- Pour over ice and garnish with orange slices.
