This easy blackberry sangria recipe features fresh blackberry syrup, red wine, Chambord, and fresh fruit. It's festive, fun, and absolutely delicious! Ready in just 10 minutes and is excellent when made ahead of time for parties.
Blackberry Syrup: In a small saucepan, combine sugar, water, and blackberries. Heat over medium-high heat until simmering, stirring occasionally. Once softened, gently smash the softened berries with the back of a spoon or masher. Simmer for 6-8 minutes until the berries have disintegrated into seeds and the syrup is bright purple. Remove from heat and strain out the berries and seeds through a fine-mesh sieve.
Measure out 1 cup of blackberry syrup; the recipe makes just over 1 cup; reserve the rest for later or add it if you prefer a sweeter sangria.
Sangria
Add the orange slices, diced apple, and cinnamon stick to a pitcher. Add blackberry syrup, Chambord, and the bottle of red wine. Stir well to combine. Gently stir in the blackberries.
Let the sangria sit for up to 24 hours, or serve immediately. Top each glass with club soda, as desired, and fruit from the sangria. Enjoy!
Notes
Frozen Berries for Syrup: No need to thaw before using, you just may need to simmer a few extra minutes. They tend to be less sweet so be sure to taste test and add more sugar if you need to.