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Walker Blood Sangria for Dead Eats: Recipes Inspired by The Walking Dead

October 27, 2020 By Kim Beaulieu 39 Comments

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Walker Blood Sangria served in shot glasses with sugar around the rims.

This Walker Blood Sangria is a tasty pomegranate sangria that is perfect for Walking Dead viewing parties or Halloween.

walker blood sangria served in shot glasses

To tell the truth, I’m totally in love with this walker blood sangria!

Just because the world is ending and there are walkers everywhere doesn’t mean you can’t entertain in style. Am I right?

Lock the doors, turn out the lights and sip this sangria. A little wine, a little pomegranate juice and you’ve got a party!

Honestly, I’ve been watching old episodes like crazy. One of the perks of working from home is I can actually have the TV playing in the background while I work.

I’m on season two, yet again. The one where Rick and Shane fight.

Wait? They fight in every episode, don’t they?

Okay, let’s clarify. It’s the one where they get in a fight, again, over whether to leave Randall at the school. I think this is the episode where I realized how much foreshadowing goes on in the show.

The scene where Shane sees himself in the window gets me every time. You know what’s coming down the road. Which worries me for future episodes.

Everyone knows my favourite character is Daryl. There’s something about the redneck with a heart of gold that just sucks you right into the story.

Seriously, I did not expect to get this hooked on a TV show. Honestly, I blame Daryl.

If you’re going to have a cocktail, you’re going to share it with Daryl. I know I would. And did. Or least I did in my head.

One day maybe I’ll share a drink with him for real. A girl has to dream.

sangria in shot glasses with a figurine or Daryl Dixon from The Walking Dead standing behind the shot glasses

 

Ingredient Notes:

  • Wine – I used Merlot for this recipe. You can, in fact, use any red wine. Just look for something that has s a rich, vibrant colour, as well as great flavour.
  • Juice – Use pomegranate juice for this. Again, try to use a brand that is a vibrant red. Personally, I love POM Wonderful brand.
  • Liqueur – For this recipe, I used Cointreau which is an orange liqueur. Any orange liqueur will do.
  • Sparkling Water – This just gives it a nice bubbly effect. You could substitute any clear soda instead if you prefer. 7-Up or Sprite would also work.
  • Ice – Add ice right before serving so you don’t water down the drink. If serving in shot glasses omit the ice. If you want to get really creative you could use skeleton shaped molds or freeze pomegranate juice instead of water.
  • Pomegranate Arils – These are optional, use them if serving this in a pitcher. It just looks nice. But obviously be careful so no one chokes on an aril and becomes a zombie.
  • Oranges – Again, these are purely decorative if serving in a pitcher. Slice them thinly and toss them in with the ice and arils.

How to Make Walker Blood Sangria:

Just to clarify, I like to let my sangria sit in the fridge overnight after I make it. That said, if you are in a rush then give it at least 15 minutes.  Honestly, a couple of hours is the preferred amount of time so the flavours have time to meld.

  • First, pour the wine into a pitcher then add the pomegranate juice and Cointreau. Give it a stir.
  • Next, pop the sangria in the fridge to let the flavours meld overnight, if possible. Again, you can rush it but the sweet spot is actually 2 to 4 hours so the flavour really develops nicely.
  • Then, remove from the fridge and add the sparkling water and ice as well. Stir well so everything mixes nicely.
  • Now, if you’re serving this drink for a holiday then add pomegranate arils and sliced oranges for added decoration.
  • Lastly, serve and sip!

How to Decorate Glass Rims

  • As for the rims, I used coloured sugar. For this recipe, I used red but black would actually be nice as well.
  • Honestly, there are lots of options for the liquid to use on the rims. You can use lemon juice or lime juice. Also, water works too.
  • Another option is corn syrup or honey. In all honesty, the texture holds up better and you can get a nice thick sugar rim that will really make the drink stand out.

So, basically you can do it one of two ways:

  1. First option: Pour some water, lemon juice, lime juice, corn syrup or honey into a wide mouth bowl. The, dump some coloured sugar on a small plate. Dunk your shot glass rims in the liquid, then quickly dunk it in the sugar and spin it so it coats the rim evenly.
  2. Second option: Use a sponge, popsicle stick or toothpick to apply corn syrup or honey to the shot glass rims. Pour sugar onto another small plate and dunk the shot glass rims into the sugar, spinning them so the sugar coats the rim evenly.

walker blood sangria served in shot glasses, tiny plastic skulls are scattered around them

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  • Carol’s Cookies
  • Chocolate Weapons Bark
  • Cinnamon Pecans
  • Bloody Guts Dip
  • Toilet Water Drink

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  • Carl’s Chocolate Pudding
  • Slow Cooker Baked Beans

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  • First of all, this event is a fun theme week hosted by Kim and Dionne.
  • Secondly, it’s not sponsored or endorsed by The Walking Dead.
  • Although if they see this feel free to “call us”. 
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Walker Blood Sangria served in shot glasses with sugar around the rims.
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Walker Blood Sangria

This Walker Blood Sangria is a tasty pomegranate sangria that is perfect for Walking Dead viewing parties or Halloween.
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Keyword pomegranate sangria, walker blood sangria
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 112kcal
Author Kim Beaulieu

Equipment

  • Tall Shot Glasses
  • Glass Pitcher
  • Wooden Spoon

Ingredients

  • 750 ml red wine I used Merlot
  • 2 cups pomegranate juice
  • 1/4 cup Cointreau or any orange liqueur
  • 2 cups sparkling water
  • 2 cups ice if desired
  • 1 cup pomegranate arils
  • 2 oranges sliced
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Remember to allow your Sangria to rest for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, before serving!

  • Pour the Merlot in a pitcher, add the pomegranate juice and the Cointreau, stir well.
  • Put the mixture in the fridge for at least 4 hours, but preferably overnight.
  • Remove the mixture from the fridge and add the sparkling water. Stir well. Add ice if desired.
  • If serving for a holiday that isn't Halloween or Walking Dead related I would add some pomegranate arils and sliced oranges for garnish.
  • Serve with a big old Sangria loving smile!

Notes

Originally posted on October 15, 2015.

Nutrition

Calories: 112kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 17mg | Potassium: 240mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 49IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg

 

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Comments

  1. Karen Gianni says

    October 20, 2015 at 11:37 PM

    I’m having a hell of a time trying to pin the recipes, pics and to sign up to hopefully win. Thanks for the entertainment.

    Reply
    • Kim Beaulieu says

      October 26, 2015 at 12:24 AM

      You should be able to do it easily Karen. Once you do the first required comment it unlocks everything else. I’ll test it out tonight to make sure nothing is wrong.

      Reply
  2. The Food Hunter says

    October 21, 2015 at 4:59 PM

    great post and cocktail

    Reply
  3. Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

    October 21, 2015 at 5:26 PM

    Holy crap, that seriously can almost pass for blood – well done! 🙂 Love the sugared rims, so elegant!

    Reply
  4. Paula - bell'alimento says

    October 22, 2015 at 8:48 AM

    Super spooky and def perfect for Halloween.

    Reply
  5. Martha @ A Family Feast says

    October 22, 2015 at 9:27 AM

    Oh my gosh – another great cocktail option for Halloween evening! Love this!

    Reply
  6. Lana | Never Enough Thyme says

    October 22, 2015 at 12:58 PM

    Wow! Another fantastic Walking Dead recipe! It does look for all the world like a shot of blood 🙂 It would be perfect for a Halloween party.

    Reply
  7. Angie says

    October 22, 2015 at 2:40 PM

    These shots look so good, and are so cute! I love them!

    Reply
  8. Erin @ Texanerin Baking says

    October 22, 2015 at 3:25 PM

    Haha. I love that second photo! 😀 And these recipes are SO fun. This one sounds so delicious. I love that there’s some Cointreau in there!

    Reply
  9. Heather | All Roads Lead to the Kitchen says

    October 22, 2015 at 9:05 PM

    This is so much fun…and it’s so pretty – that deep ruby red color is just perfection. Cheers to drinking with Daryl one day! 😉

    Reply
    • Kim Beaulieu says

      October 23, 2015 at 1:26 AM

      Thanks Heather. I’ll take that as a huge compliment from you! You know your drinks. And lol, one day it’ll happen. We’ll have a blogger retreat and invite him along. How could he turn that offer down, am I right?

      Reply
  10. Heather | All Roads Lead to the Kitchen says

    October 23, 2015 at 9:04 AM

    You’re SO right. 😉

    Reply
  11. Angie | Big Bear's Wife says

    October 23, 2015 at 12:09 PM

    haha I’m not even going to lie, I totally imagined you closing the curtains, turning off the lights and serving this up! haha I’m loving that Daryl is showing up in these pictures!

    Reply
  12. Nutmeg Nanny says

    October 23, 2015 at 7:28 PM

    What a spooky looking cocktail! I love that little Walking Dead figurine…it’s perfect! Also – I really need to watch this show!

    Reply
    • Kim Beaulieu says

      October 23, 2015 at 8:46 PM

      Thanks girl. You totally need to watch it. I think you’d love it.

      Reply
  13. Colleen (Souffle Bombay) says

    October 24, 2015 at 2:02 PM

    I am a HUGE TWD fan and eagerly await Sunday nights! My son & i (turned 14 yesterday) always watch it together!! This shot is genius and looks incredible…2 please!

    Reply
  14. Nancy | The Bitter Side of Sweet says

    October 24, 2015 at 4:01 PM

    I haven’t had too many cocktails in my life but I am thinking I need try this one! Looks great! and what a fun giveaway!

    Reply
  15. Jessica (Savory Experiments) says

    October 26, 2015 at 2:27 PM

    Kim, you’ve managed to make blood look sexy and appetizing, I applaud you! I keep hearing wonderful things about The Walking Dead and have it as our next binge watching show.

    Reply
  16. Marla Meridith says

    October 30, 2015 at 7:27 AM

    LOVE these cocktails….BOO!

    Reply
    • Kim Beaulieu says

      October 31, 2015 at 4:01 AM

      Ha, thanks Marla. And thanks so much for sharing too. I really appreciate it. Happy Halloween.

      Reply
  17. Nicole says

    November 18, 2015 at 2:12 PM

    Dude! How did I miss this post!?!? I am totally TWD obsessed!!! OBSESSED! Love these shots and the photo with your Daryl figure. Too funny!

    Reply
  18. Mark Lato says

    October 7, 2016 at 9:43 AM

    Hi there! These look awesome! I am really looking forward to making these for a halloween party I’m going to throw! I have one small question though.

    What do you use for the rim to make it so red and cool looking? I’m totally new to making drinks, so try not to laugh, please. lol

    Thanks,

    Mark

    Reply
    • Kim Beaulieu says

      October 11, 2016 at 4:58 PM

      Hey Mark. I would never laugh. We all have to start somewhere when it comes to cooking, and mixing drinks. I’m still learning new things every day.

      I used sprinkles or coloured sugar to rim my glasses. Find two small bowls that are just slightly bigger than the glasses you want to rim with colour. Put a tiny bit of water in one bowl, and coloured sprinkles or sugar in the other. Then dip the edge in the water lightly, then immediately dunk it in the sprinkles or sugar. Place them rim side down on a plate or platter to dry before turning them over. Sometimes when I want to be very specific look I’ll use corn syrup instead of water. It’s super sticky and you can get a nice thick rim of sprinkles/sugar that way. For that I just use my fingers or a small brush to get the syrup put on evenly. Then dunk the glasses in the sprinkles/sugar. Just be sure not to place them to dry on paper towels because it will stick and you’ll hate me so much if you do that. Ha.

      If you need help closer to the party just holler. You can hit me here or by email, [email protected], I’m always happy to help people out. And I never laugh. I knew nothing about cooking or entertaining when I first started. My mom did everything and never let us help. So I was clueless, no joke. I didn’t even know how to boil water. I always try to remember that when people ask questions.

      Reply
  19. Eden Passante says

    October 24, 2016 at 3:06 PM

    This recipe seems so fun! I wasn’t expecting it to be wine, yet I do love the idea and how unique it is!

    Reply
  20. Pam says

    October 26, 2016 at 11:43 AM

    How fun that looks! I love the sugared rims. I would love them with orange slices too. Thanks for sharing at #HomeMattersParty.

    Reply
  21. Kat (The Baking Explorer) says

    October 10, 2017 at 8:42 AM

    They look seriously spooky! I love Daryl too!

    Reply
  22. Kim~madeinaday says

    October 10, 2017 at 12:00 PM

    Ooh great looking cocktail! Pinned! Thank you for sharing on Merry Monday! Hope to see ya next week!
    Kim

    Reply
  23. Sandra L Garth says

    October 10, 2017 at 1:53 PM

    5 stars
    I’m probably the only person on the planet that doesn’t watch TWD. However, I could down a couple of these in no time flat. Maybe 3.

    Reply
  24. Erlene says

    October 15, 2017 at 5:58 AM

    I’m so glad to meet a fellow WD fan! Our theme this year is Terminus, so our decorations are a bit gory. I bet you could pass the WD quizzes I made with ease since you’ve watched the series 15 times:-) Anyway, wanted to let you know that your drink is my feature pick for this week’s Merry Monday link party.

    Reply
    • Kim Beaulieu says

      October 21, 2017 at 1:45 AM

      I’m currently on round 26. Clearly, I have a problem. I’ll swing by this week to check it out. I have Terminus Ribs to share soon. And I made Dwight’s Sandwich. Ha! Just need to find time to post the recipes. I’m seriously obsessed. Hoping to go to ComicCon one day to meet the cast and embarrass myself fully!

      Reply
  25. Emily says

    October 21, 2017 at 2:53 PM

    This recipe sounds so good – I love any kind of sangria! Thanks for sharing with Merry Monday!

    Reply
  26. Victor says

    May 22, 2018 at 1:53 PM

    Wow! Very creative! I will definitely try.

    Reply
  27. Boyd Kobe says

    February 24, 2019 at 12:22 PM

    5 stars
    Gorgeous looking cocktail! It sounds so delicious too. Can’t wait to try these, everyone will love them.

    Reply
    • Kim Beaulieu says

      February 26, 2019 at 7:49 PM

      Thanks so much. Hope you enjoy them!!

      Reply
  28. jon gruden says

    October 10, 2020 at 1:26 AM

    5 stars
    Lock the doors, turn out the lights and sip this Walker Blood Sangria.

    Reply
  29. Ruhanika says

    October 20, 2020 at 3:44 AM

    How fun that looks! I love the sugared rims. I would love them with orange slices too. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
    • Kim Beaulieu says

      October 22, 2020 at 8:47 PM

      Thanks so much.

      Reply
  30. denny says

    December 14, 2020 at 11:54 PM

    4 stars
    hank you for sharing this amazing idea, really appreciates your post.

    Reply
    • Kim Beaulieu says

      December 29, 2020 at 11:45 PM

      Thanks.

      Reply

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