California Harvest Fall Sangria with Figs and Grapes
Red wine soaked with grapes, figs, pear, apple, blackberries and orange for 2 to 6 hours, then stirred with blackberry brandy and blood orange soda. Rustic and fruity.
California Harvest Fall Sangria with Figs and Grapes
Course: DrinksDifficulty: Easy8
servings20
minutes2
hoursRed wine soaked with grapes, figs, pear, apple, blackberries and orange for 2 to 6 hours, then stirred with blackberry brandy and blood orange soda. Rustic and fruity.
Ingredients
1 bottle (750 ml) red wine
14 ounces sparkling blood orange soda
5 ounces blackberry brandy
1 1/2 cups red seedless grapes
1 cup fresh figs, halved
1 cup pear slices
1/2 cup apple slices
1/2 cup blackberries
1 orange, sliced into wheels
1/2 cup extra grapes and blackberries, for garnish
3 cups ice, for the glasses
Directions
- Wash the grapes and blackberries, halve the figs and slice the pear and apple.
- Slice the orange into wheels.
- Put the grapes, figs, pear, apple, orange and blackberries into a large pitcher or punch bowl.
- Pour in the bottle of red wine.
- Press some of the fruit against the side of the pitcher with a long mixing spoon to release the flavor.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or up to 6 hours for a deeper infusion.
- Before serving, stir in the sparkling blood orange soda and the blackberry brandy.
- Fill the glasses with ice and pour the sangria over it.
- Spoon some of the soaked fruit into each glass.
- Garnish with a few extra grapes and blackberries.
Notes
- For a drink without alcohol, use dark grape juice for the wine and leave out the brandy, keeping the soda. Covered in the fridge, the fruit and wine keep for about 3 days if you hold back the soda and brandy. Do not soak the fruit past 6 hours, or the figs and pear turn soft. Serve the fruit in the glass with a spoon.
Why the fruit mix works
Figs, grapes, pear, apple, blackberries and orange give the wine layers of sweetness and tartness. Pressing some fruit against the pitcher with a spoon releases juice. Blood orange soda and blackberry brandy go in at the end for a fruit-forward finish.
Stick to the 2 to 6 hour window.
Swaps and a limit
Fresh plums can replace figs when figs are out of season. Cherry soda stands in for blood orange soda. Pinot Noir is a good pick for the wine.
Do not let the fruit sit past six hours. The figs and pear go mushy.
Serving
Spoon some fruit into each glass. Pair with a cheese board, roasted nuts or charcuterie. Keep the wine and fruit in the fridge, holding back the soda and brandy until serving.
Serving it
A punch bowl suits the fruit well, since people can scoop out figs and grapes. Add the soda and blackberry brandy only when you are ready to pour, so the fizz stays. Pick ripe but firm figs. If they are too soft, they fall apart as soon as you stir.
California Harvest Fall Sangria with Figs and Grapes at a glance
- Prep time: 20 minutes
- Servings: 8 servings
- Ingredients: 11, led by bottle (750 ml) red wine, sparkling blood orange soda, blackberry brandy, red seedless grapes
Tips for California Harvest Fall Sangria with Figs and Grapes
For a drink without alcohol, use dark grape juice for the wine and leave out the brandy, keeping the soda. Covered in the fridge, the fruit and wine keep for about 3 days if you hold back the soda and brandy. Do not soak the fruit past 6 hours, or the figs and pear turn soft. Serve the fruit in the glass with a spoon.
California Harvest Fall Sangria with Figs and Grapes FAQ
How many people does California Harvest Fall Sangria with Figs and Grapes serve?
This recipe makes 8 servings.
What do I need to make California Harvest Fall Sangria with Figs and Grapes?
11 ingredients, led by bottle (750 ml) red wine, sparkling blood orange soda, blackberry brandy, red seedless grapes. Amounts are in the recipe card above.
Part of: 25 Easy Fall Sangria Recipes for Thanksgiving and Cozy Nights
