Blackberry Sangria– Easy Outback Steakhouse Copycat

This blackberry sangria is sweet, fizzy, and a little bold — basically, the perfect drink for unwinding without overthinking it.

It’s a simple red wine cocktail made with juicy blackberries, orange brandy, and a splash of soda for that crisp finish. You don’t need fancy tools or expensive wine. Just a pitcher, a spoon, and 10 minutes. It’s chill, crowd-friendly, and yeah — it totally tastes like summer in a glass.

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Quick Summary

• Prep time: 10 mins
• Cook time: 0 mins
• Flavor: fruity, fizzy, lightly sweet
• Great for: brunch, weekend hangs, backyard resets

Why I Like This Recipe

I wasn’t planning to impress anyone, just wanted something light and fun to sip while I stared at my laundry pile. This hit the spot. It’s juicy, slightly boozy, and super easy to throw together — no overthinking. Make a batch, pour over ice, done.

Ingredients

• 40 ripe blackberries
• ½ cup sugar
• 1 cup orange brandy
• 3 cups red wine
• Soda water or Sprite
• Fresh blackberries, mint or lemon balm (garnish)

How To Make Blackberry Sangria

1. Muddle the berries: In a large pitcher, mash blackberries and sugar until juicy and broken down.
2. Mix the booze: Pour in orange brandy and red wine. Stir well to combine.
3. Let it sit: Let the mixture rest for 10–15 minutes so the flavors melt together.
4. Ice the glasses: Fill each glass with plenty of ice — no half-measures here.
5. Pour and garnish: Ladle the sangria into glasses. Top with a few blackberries and a sprig of mint or lemon balm.
6. Add bubbles: Just before serving, add a splash of Sprite or soda to each glass. Keep the fizz fresh.

Tips for Success

• Muddle the berries well — you want juice, not chunks.
• Letting it rest brings the whole flavor together. Don’t skip that step.
• Always top with soda last. It’s how you keep the sparkle.
• Use a dry red wine if you don’t want it too sweet.

Storage and Reheating

• Fridge: Store sangria base (without soda) in the fridge for up to 2 days. Stir before using.
• Freezer: Wouldn’t recommend — fruit texture gets weird.
• Reheat: Not a hot drink. Just re-ice and go.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Can I make this without brandy?
  Yep. Swap with triple sec or skip it entirely — just a little less depth.
• What wine works best?
  Any dry-ish red — think Merlot, Cab, Pinot Noir. Don’t overthink it.
• Is this super sweet?
  Depends on your soda. Sprite makes it sweeter. Soda water keeps it lighter.
• Can I make it ahead?
  Absolutely. Just add the soda right before serving so it doesn’t go flat.
• Can I use frozen berries?
  You can, but fresh tastes better and looks nicer in the glass.

Common Mistakes and How to Dodge Them

• Using too much sugar: Start with ½ cup. Taste after the rest, then adjust. Wine and soda already bring sweetness.
• Adding soda too early: Bubbles die in the pitcher. Add to glasses right before drinking.
• Skipping the rest time: If you pour right after mixing, it tastes rushed. Let the flavors vibe a bit first.
• Going too heavy on the brandy: It’ll overpower the fruit if you add too much. Stick to the 1 cup.
• Using flat soda: Always open fresh soda right before pouring. This drink lives and dies by the fizz.

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

• Calories: 180 kcal
• Total Fat: 0g
• Saturated Fat: 0g
• Cholesterol: 0mg
• Sodium: 10mg
• Potassium: 140mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 20g
• Dietary Fiber: 1g
• Sugars: 17g
• Protein: 0g

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