A blackberry sangria spritz is the easiest way to serve something that looks and tastes special: blackberry sangria over ice, topped with prosecco, and finished with fresh berries and mint. This one starts a step ahead, because Armen's Barrel-Aged Blackberry Sangria is already rested in oak, so it brings real fruit and a subtle vanilla depth before you add a single bubble. Here is how to make one glass or a whole pitcher.
- 4 ozArmen's Barrel-Aged Blackberry Sangria
- 2 ozProsecco or dry sparkling wine (use Brut, the sangria is already sweet)
- 3–4Fresh blackberries
- 1 sprigFresh mint
- IceLarge cubes preferred
How to Make It
Add ice to your glass
Fill a wine glass or stemless glass with ice. Large cubes melt slower and keep dilution in check.
Pour the sangria
Add 4 oz of Armen's Barrel-Aged Blackberry Sangria over the ice.
Top with prosecco
Gently pour prosecco down the side of the glass to keep the bubbles alive.
Garnish and serve
Drop in 3–4 fresh blackberries and rest a sprig of mint on top. Serve immediately.
Why barrel-aged sangria makes a better spritz
Most spritzes start with a plain base wine. This one starts with Armen's Barrel-Aged Blackberry Sangria, a wine already rested in oak, so it brings real blackberry fruit and a subtle vanilla and woodsy depth before you add a single thing. Prosecco lifts it with bubbles, and you have a blackberry sangria spritz that tastes like more than the sum of its parts.
Choosing your prosecco
Use a dry Brut prosecco or dry sparkling wine. The sangria already carries fruit-forward sweetness, so a sweet sparkling wine tips the whole drink too far. Dry bubbles keep it balanced and refreshing.
Make a batch for a crowd
This scales beautifully for gatherings. Mix the sangria and prosecco two parts to one in a pitcher just before serving so the bubbles stay lively, then add fresh blackberries and mint to the pitcher. Pour over ice in wine glasses to serve.
Variations
- Berry spritz: add a few fresh raspberries or a splash of pomegranate juice.
- Citrus spritz: drop in an orange wheel for a classic sangria note.
- Lighter spritz: top with soda water instead of, or alongside, the prosecco.
Bartender Notes
Why barrel-aged sangria?
Armen's Blackberry Sangria is aged in oak barrels, which adds a subtle vanilla and woodsy depth. That complexity is what makes this spritz taste like more than the sum of its parts.
Prosecco choice
Use a dry (Brut) prosecco. Avoid sweet sparkling wine — the sangria already has fruit-forward sweetness.
Make it a batch
Scale up easily for gatherings: mix sangria and prosecco 2:1 in a pitcher just before serving. Add fresh blackberries and mint to the pitcher.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a blackberry sangria spritz?
A light, bubbly cocktail made by topping blackberry sangria with prosecco over ice, garnished with fresh blackberries and mint.
What wine is best for a blackberry sangria spritz?
A barrel-aged blackberry sangria like Armen's gives the most depth, since it is already fruit-forward and oak-rested. Any fruit-forward red or blackberry wine works as a base.
What prosecco should I use?
A dry Brut prosecco. The sangria is already sweet, so dry bubbles keep the drink balanced.
How do I make a big batch for a party?
Combine sangria and prosecco two to one in a pitcher just before serving, add blackberries and mint, and pour over ice.
Can I make it non-alcoholic?
Use a non-alcoholic blackberry or grape juice base and top with sparkling water instead of prosecco.
What does barrel-aged mean for sangria?
The wine rests in oak barrels before bottling, which rounds out the fruit and adds subtle vanilla and structure you cannot get from a fresh-mixed sangria.