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Hocus Pocus Spooky Punch


  • Author: Imili Johnson
  • Total Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

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Ingredients:

  • 2 cups pineapple juice
  • 2 cups orange juice
  • 1 liter lemon-lime soda (or club soda for a less sweet option)
  • 2 cups cranberry juice
  • 2 cups grape juice
  • 1/2 cup grenadine
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • Ice cubes
  • Optional garnishes: gummy worms, plastic eyeballs, or Halloween-themed sprinkles
  • 12 cups vodka or rum (for an adult version)

Instructions

Preparation:

Step 1:
Start by chilling all your juices (pineapple, orange, cranberry, grape) and soda beforehand. Cold ingredients make the punch refreshing and help maintain the chill during your party.

Step 2:
In a large punch bowl or cauldron (if you want to be extra spooky), pour the pineapple juice, orange juice, cranberry juice, and grape juice. Stir them together gently until well combined.

Step 3:
Add the lime juice and grenadine to the mixture. Grenadine gives the punch a deep, eerie red hue that complements the spooky theme. Stir again to evenly distribute the color and flavor.

Step 4:
Slowly pour the lemon-lime soda into the punch bowl. The soda adds a bubbly, fizzy effect, which gives the punch a magical feel. You’ll notice a frothy layer forming at the top of the punch—perfect for that witch’s brew look.

Step 5:
If you’re making the adult version of this punch, now is the time to add the vodka or rum. Stir gently to blend in the alcohol without losing too much carbonation.

Step 6:
Fill the punch bowl with ice cubes to keep everything chilled. If you’re feeling creative, use Halloween-themed ice cube molds to make shapes like skulls or ghosts. Alternatively, freeze some gummy worms into your ice cubes for an extra spooky surprise.

Variation:

For a kid-friendly version, skip the alcohol entirely and consider adding a touch of flavored sparkling water or extra soda to ensure the punch remains fun and bubbly. You can also adjust the sweetness by adding more cranberry juice if the punch turns out too sweet, or cutting back on the grenadine.

Want to make it even spookier? You can add dry ice to the punch for a smoky, magical effect. Just make sure to remove the dry ice before serving to prevent any safety issues.

Notes

  • Alcohol Options: While vodka and rum are popular choices for spiked punch, feel free to experiment with flavored vodkas like raspberry or citrus to enhance the fruitiness of the drink. You can also use tequila for a stronger punch with a zesty kick.
  • Color Control: If you want a darker punch, increase the amount of grape juice. The deep purple tone will add to the spooky theme.
  • Prepping Ahead: You can prepare the juice mixture a few hours before your party and store it in the fridge. Just wait to add the soda and ice until you’re ready to serve to keep the punch bubbly and fresh.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes

Nutrition

  • Calories: 130
  • Sugar: 28g
  • Sodium: 25mg
  • Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 33g
  • Protein: 0.5g