Description
This eerie green punch is the life of any Halloween party, combining sweet-tart citrus flavors with a boozy kick. It’s quick to make, uses simple ingredients, and features a creamy, frothy texture from melting lime sherbet.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 liter lemon-lime soda (like Sprite or 7UP)
- 1 liter ginger ale
- 2 cups pineapple juice
- 1 cup vodka (or white rum)
- 1 (12-ounce) can frozen limeade concentrate, thawed
- 1 (12-ounce) can frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed
- 1 quart lime sherbet
- Green food coloring (optional)
- Frozen gummy worms, plastic spider rings, or a dry ice block (for garnish)
Instructions
- Chill your ingredients: About 30 minutes before serving, put the lemon-lime soda, ginger ale, and pineapple juice in the fridge. Also pop the vodka in the freezer.
- Thaw the concentrates: Let the frozen limeade and lemonade concentrates sit on the counter for 15-20 minutes until slushy.
- Mix the base: In a large punch bowl, combine the chilled lemon-lime soda, ginger ale, and pineapple juice. Stir gently with a whisk.
- Add the booze: Pour in the chilled vodka (or rum) and stir again. Taste and adjust sweetness or alcohol level if desired.
- Incorporate the concentrates: Scoop the thawed limeade and lemonade concentrates into the punch bowl. Whisk vigorously until fully dissolved.
- Add the sherbet: Let the lime sherbet sit at room temperature for 5-10 minutes to soften slightly. Scoop big dollops into the punch. Do not stir; let it float on top.
- Add spooky touches: Drop in frozen gummy worms, plastic spider rings, or other creepy garnishes. If using dry ice, handle with gloves and add a small piece for a smoky effect.
- Serve immediately: Ladle the punch into cups, making sure each serving gets a bit of melted sherbet and a gummy worm. Best enjoyed within the first hour.
Notes
For a non-alcoholic version, omit the vodka and add an extra cup of lemon-lime soda or ginger ale. To keep the punch cold without diluting, freeze a small bowl of water with gummy worms inside and float it in the punch bowl. If using dry ice, never touch it with bare skin and wait until it fully dissolves before drinking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8 ounces
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 38
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 2
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Protein: 1
Keywords: Halloween punch, witches brew, spiked punch, party punch, Halloween drink, lime sherbet punch