“What good is the warmth of summer, without the cold of winter to give it sweetness.”
~John Steinbeck
Yes! Many of us are about to experience the sweetest summer we’ve had in a very long time. Kind of appreciate winter, now, don’t you?
When it dawned on me that Old Man Winter was about to take his final bow, I was motivated to get one more wintertime recipe in.
And I was certain of one thing: it needed to be colorful.
I would love to tell you that I’m gazing out at billowy white clouds, baby blue skies and yellow daffodils but truth is we’re glaring at ashen skies and snowbanks the color of cinder. We’re dragging tiny black pebbles into the house with every step and still braving the cold in our puffy down-filled jackets.
But that’s okay…it’s just making summer that much sweeter.
But until I hear the birds chirping – I’m taking matters into my own hands with this Winter Sangria with Blackberry, Pink Grapefruit & Lime.
I love my sangria in the summer but this winter brew with its beautiful citrus, plump blackberries and stunning crimson color warms me up perfectly.
This dark and delicious sangria stocked with winter citrus and blackberry is just the drink we need to toast out winter and ring in spring!
Saluté!
Print
Winter Sangria with Blackberry, Pink Grapefruit & Lime
- Category: Beverage
Ingredients
- 1 pink grapefruit, sliced
- 1 orange, sliced
- 1 lime, sliced
- 1 – 750ml. Sweet Red Wine
- 1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1/2 cup Apple Brandy
- 1 cup fresh blackberries
Instructions
- Add grapefruit, orange and lime slices to the bottom of a medium sized pitcher.
- Pour wine, orange juice and brandy over fruit.
- Stir with a large spoon until everything is combined.
- Add blackberries.
- Refrigerate sangria for at least an hour.
- When ready to serve, spoon some fruit into each serving glass then add ice and sangria over top.
Ciao!
Love the combination of flavors in this sangria! I wouldn’t mind winter hanging around a little longer if I get to enjoy drinks like this!
Hahah…it is pret-ty good, my friend…. Okay, a few more days! Thanks, Christin!
This looks amazing! One batch for me and another batch for everybody else 😉
Hahah! Sounds like a perfect plan to me! Thanks, friend!
Love sangria in winter and summer and this one looks so great! Need to make some! Thanks for the reminder and recipe Annie 🙂
I know…it’s good any time of the year! 🙂
My husband and I, are fan of Sangria! plus any day is a Sangria day, right? I don’t care if it’s only for winter, I won’t mind a glass right now! great share, Annie, would love to try!
Oh yes…any day is Sangria Day!! I like the way you think, Savita!! Salute!
What a fabulous sangria recipe! I love everything about this – the flavors, the color,… the booze 😉 I’ve never had apple brandy before, but it sounds deliciously paired in this drink!
Thanks, Kathleen! It’s bright rich flavor is definitely rooted in the fresh squeezed OJ and the apple brandy! Cheers!
Wow! I love that quote!! …very sweet! 🙂 And oh my word!! This looks delicious!! So fresh and refreshing!! YUM!
I love that quote too! Thanks, my dear! 🙂
You had me with “sangria” and “lime.” Two of my favorites! You throw the grapefruit in there, and bam. I’m a happy girl! It’s gorgeous, too!
Oh yeah…we’re a couple of happy girls! This one’s a keeper! Thanks, Mir!
I love the changing of the seasons – especially this time of year. This looks like the perfect drink to say ‘good-bye’ to winter and ‘hello’ to Spring 🙂
Ahh – so true! I would certainly miss them if I didn’t have them! Thanks, April! 🙂
OMG OMG I love this! A winter version of sangria – you ROCK Annie!! (And so true….I appreciate summer so much coming out of miserable winter!) I never think of doing winter mixes but THIS is totally changing my mind! I love your taste so much!
Awh! Thanks, Nagi! I was in the mood for something fruity! So glad you like it! Salute!
I love a good sangria.. good thing the weather is cooling here in Australia so I can test out your winter inspired recipe. It looks & sounds divine Annie.
Thank you, Thalia! Cheers!
I am a huge Sangria fan and this one looks amazing! I want a glass right now 🙂
Thanks so much, Darlene! 🙂
Okay. This sounds like pure fun with a dose of vitamin c. Yes, a toast to old man winter for sure. You must have seen the same luscious blackberries I eyed in Wegmans the other day. Can’t wait to try this. It almost needs a whole event for itself. Cheers!
I sure did and I couldn’t resist! Thanks, Robin! Cheers, my friend!
Sangria is good any time, isn’t it? I could have a glass right now. Looks so good and vibrant. Love the fruit combination. I can’t wait to try it =)
Awwh! Thank you, my friend! Enjoy!!
That looks like a delicious combination that is perfect for the end of winter! Pinned!
It really is! We enjoyed a glass tonight and I forgot all about the 30 degree weather! Thanks, Stacey!
Sangria is one of my favorite adult beverages, always with seasonal fruit! This is a gorgeous drink, Annie! And a beautiful way to usher out winter! Hard to believe Spring is knocking on the door, but I am thrilled about it! I usually will use a red blend when making a red sangria. What sweet red wine do you recommend? Cheers to you my friend!
So good, so good! I used Bully Hill’s Growers Red which is a fruity blend of Native American grape varieties. Bully Hill Estate is a local vineyard out of the Finger Lakes wine region. Most of the wine we purchase is a local favorite. Cheers to you my friend!
This looks lovely, Annie. It’s only breakfast time – so I’m going to be thinking about this drink all day. Looking forward to trying it. Love the balance of sweetness with the red wine – looks like a soul warming drink. Great photos!
I love that…soul warming drink…’tis, indeed. Thanks, dear! 🙂
This sangria looks beautifully delicious. Love these flavors!
Thank you, Olivia…it’s a lovely drink. 🙂
Is it wrong that I want this when it’s lunch time? This drink looks so inviting and makes me feel relaxed just looking at it! Thanks for reminding me how delicious fruit is in wine. You’ve inspired me to get some fruit and hit my hubby’s wine cellar!
It’s never wrong. hahah! Thanks, Andrea! I love the thought of your hubby’s wine cellar! Beautiful…
This sounds like the perfect drink to end winter with, Annie! Sangria is one of my favorites and I’m loving the fruits you added in here! Looks gorgeous, not to mention delicious, too!
It sure is…I’m looking out at rainy gray skies but this sangria will provide a much needed splash of color at our tailgate, tonight! Thanks, Gayle!
I love sangria. Usually it’s a summer-kind-of-drink. I sit by the pool and sip away the day. This sangria, on the other hand, makes me do a happy dance. Now, I can enjoy the deliciousness of sangria with citrus and blackberry. YUM! I can’t wait to try it. 🙂
Yep, it usually is for me, too – but I couldn’t resist the idea of sangria with a winter twist…Thanks, Erin!! 🙂