By Becky Hardin
Published Oct 12, 2023
This Poison Apple Sangria recipe makes the perfect Halloween Sangria for spooky parties! Making this warm-spiced, sour apple cocktail is so easy–all you have to do is combine the ingredients and chill. The best part is the dry ice finish, to create a smokey effect that will wow guests!
What’s in this Halloween Sangria Recipe?
Citrusy white wine, warming apple cider, and tart sour apple schnapps create a balanced and delicious “Poison Apple” sangria that’ll wow guests with both its flavor and presentation.
- White Wine : The base of our sangria. I recommend something dry with citrus and fruit notes. Avoid anything too sweet or too buttery. A Vinho Verde, Sauvignon Blanc, or Pinot Grigio would all be good options.
- Apple Cider : Adds a bit of apple flavor along with warmth, spice, and a bit of sweetness. I highly recommend using apple cider, not apple juice.
- Sour Apple Schnapps: Adds the tart apple flavor and bright green color to our sangria.
- Apple: We’re adding green apple to the sangria to really enhance the poison apple theme!
- Cinnamon + Star Anise: Help infuse the sangria with even more warmth and spice notes that pair deliciously with the apple cider.
Pro Tip: Make sure you’re using apple cider, not apple cider vinegar!
Variations on Spooky Halloween Sangria
This poison apple sangria is easy to change up to suit your personal tastes. If you’re more of a red wine person, try using a fruity red like pinot noir in place of the white wine; raspberry liqueur in place of the sour apple schnapps; and a red apple in place of the green!
If you’re looking for another spooky cocktail, try this Poison Apple Martini too!
The main alcohol in sangria is wine! In this recipe, we used white wine.
I like to make this sangria at least a few hours ahead of time to allow the flavors to meld together.
You can absolutely eat the apples in this sangria. It will soak up the delicious flavors and alcohol, making for a boozy snack!
There’s no need to add ice to this sangria as long as it has been adequately chilled. However, you certainly can add some if you like!
You can use a pitcher with an ice core, or make your own DIY ice core by freezing a water bottle (with the label removed) and sticking it into the sangria.
How to Store
Store leftover Halloween sangria in a pitcher in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Add dry ice (if desired) just before serving.
Serving Suggestions
Serve this spooky Poison Apple sangria with other Halloween recipes , like caramel apples , Halloween Chex mix , graveyard cupcakes , apple crisp , or oatmeal pumpkin bread with apple cider sauce .
Ingredients1x2x3x
- ▢ 750 mL white wine chilled (1 bottle)
- ▢ 1 cup apple cider — not apple cider vinegar!
- ▢ ½ cup sour apple schnapps
- ▢ 1 green apple diced or sliced
- ▢ 2 cinnamon sticks plus more for garnish
- ▢ 2 star anise
Instructions
- In a large pitcher, stir together the white wine, apple cider, and sour apple schnapps. 750 mL white wine, 1 cup apple cider, ½ cup sour apple schnapps
- Add the diced apple, cinnamon sticks, and star anise. 1 green apple, 2 cinnamon sticks, 2 star anise
- Cover and place the sangria in the fridge for at least 2 hours (or up to 6 hours) before serving.
- Enjoy garnished with a slice of green apple and a cinnamon stick.
- (Optional) To make this sangria extra spooky, add a small cube (about ½-inch) of dry ice to the cocktail before serving. Make sure the dry ice has fully dissolved before enjoying.
Equipment
- Dry Ice (optional)
Becky’s Tips
- Be careful when handling dry ice and never touch dry ice with your bare hands. I recommend using temperature-proof gloves and silicone utensils at all times. Never ingest dry ice– allow all cocktails to finish smoking before consuming. Never keep dry ice in a sealed container. Consult a safety data sheet for full safety protocols.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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Halloween Sangria
Equipment
- Dry Ice (optional)
Ingredients
- 750 mL white wine chilled (1 bottle)
- 1 cup apple cider – not apple cider vinegar!
- ½ cup sour apple schnapps
- 1 green apple diced or sliced
- 2 cinnamon sticks plus more for garnish
- 2 star anise
Instructions
- In a large pitcher, stir together the white wine, apple cider, and sour apple schnapps. 750 mL white wine, 1 cup apple cider, ½ cup sour apple schnapps
- Add the diced apple, cinnamon sticks, and star anise. 1 green apple, 2 cinnamon sticks, 2 star anise
- Cover and place the sangria in the fridge for at least 2 hours (or up to 6 hours) before serving.
- Enjoy garnished with a slice of green apple and a cinnamon stick.
- (Optional) To make this sangria extra spooky, add a small cube (about ½-inch) of dry ice to the cocktail before serving. Make sure the dry ice has fully dissolved before enjoying.
Notes
- Be careful when handling dry ice and never touch dry ice with your bare hands. I recommend using temperature-proof gloves and silicone utensils at all times. Never ingest dry ice– allow all cocktails to finish smoking before consuming. Never keep dry ice in a sealed container. Consult a safety data sheet for full safety protocols.
Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
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What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
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Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
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I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
