Classic Witches’ Brew Punch
A festive and vibrant punch perfect for Halloween parties, featuring a delightful blend of cranberry, lemon-lime, pineapple, and orange juices, enhanced with grenadine and fresh lemon. It can be served with fun garnishes and optional spirits for an adult version.
Equipment
- Large punch bowl or dispenser
- Tongs
- Gloves
- Ladle
Ingredients
Juice Base:
- 2 liters Cranberry Juice Cocktail
- 1 liter Lemon-Lime Soda
- 1 cup Pineapple Juice
- 1/2 cup Orange Juice
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1/4 cup Grenadine
- 1-2 tablespoons fresh Lemon Juice
Garnishes (the Potion Accents):
- Frozen Grapes or Cranberries for chilling without diluting
- Citrus Slices lemons, limes, oranges
- Gummy Worms, Plastic Spiders, or Dry Ice for dramatic effect – handle dry ice with extreme caution!
Optional Grown-Up Spell:
- 1-2 cups Spiced water, Vodka, or Gin adjust to taste and desired potency
Instructions
Preparation
- Combine cranberry juice cocktail, lemon-lime soda, pineapple juice, and orange juice in a large punch bowl or dispenser.
- Stir in the grenadine and fresh lemon juice, then taste and adjust for desired sweetness or tartness.
- Add frozen grapes or cranberries to the punch to keep it cold without dilution.
- Float citrus slices on top and artfully scatter gummy worms or plastic spiders across the surface if using.
- If making an adult version, stir in your preferred spirits now.
- Just before serving, carefully place a small chunk of dry ice into a separate bowl within the punch bowl for a dramatic, smoky effect; ensure dry ice is never ingested or directly touched.
- Ladle the enchanted Witches’ Brew Punch into individual glasses for your guests.
Notes
For a dramatic effect, use dry ice but handle with extreme caution; never ingest or allow direct skin contact. An optional grown-up version can be made by adding spiced water, vodka, or gin.