Halloween Sangria

By DeBruynC1

Scary, bloody Halloween Sangria is a tasty punch to serve at your next adult Halloween party. Drip some corn syrup 'blood' on the punch bowl to make it even more ghoulish.

Ingredients

• 1(750-ml.) bottle1 (750-ml.) bottle Rioja or Syrah (semi-cheap is just fine)
• 11 orange, sliced
• 11 red apple, cored and sliced
• 11 green apple, cored and sliced
• 1 1/2cups1 1/2 cups frozen sweet cherries
• 2cups2 cups chilled club soda
• 3(11.2-ounce) bottles3 (11.2-ounce) bottles Mike's Hard® Black Cherry Lemonade (chilled)
• Ice, as needed
• Fake blood drips, optional

Preparation

Step 1

In a pitcher or bowl, mix wine with fruit. Refrigerate until well-chilled, at least 4 hours and up to 24 hours.

When ready to serve, add the club soda and Mike's Hard Lemonade. Serve immediately (in cups with ice cubes, if desired).

Tips:
If you'd like to add "fake blood" to the sides of the pitcher or bowl, mix 2 tablespoons corn syrup with a few drops of red food coloring. Spoon it onto the edge of your serving container and let it drip down the sides.