Halloween Punch Recipes - Ideas & Party Punches (2024)

Bloody-Good Cranberry Punch

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Credit: Antonis Achilleos; Styling: Lynn Miller

Halloween punch recipes get the ghostly party started quickly thanks to fun additions like floating hands and even floating heads!These easy punch recipes bring together fun and flavor, making the perfect Halloween centerpiece for your table.Ladles up for a delicious, frightfully good Halloween punch recipe like a Sour Apple Spritzer, Candy Apple Punch, or good ol' Witches Brew. Offer a glass to the trick-or-treaters at your Halloween party. Make one that's kid friendly so everyone can share in the punch fun!

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Midori Lemon Gin Fizz

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Credit: Greg Dupree; Food Styling: Julia Levy; Prop Styling: Blakeslee Giles

Midori Lemon Gin Fizz Recipe

Egg whites form a spooky, frothy top, giving the co*cktail a mad-scientist makeover. The co*cktail gets its green hue from Midori liqueur, a super sweet muskmelon-flavored liqueur. Serve in beakers or test tubes to up the Halloween aura.

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Honey Cider co*cktails

Honey Cider-Beer co*cktails

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Honey Cider co*cktails Recipe

Place 1/2 cup cider mixture in a large pitcher. Add chilled seltzer water, lemon juice, chilled sparkling apple cider, and sliced apple for a flavorful Halloween sip.

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Spooky Sangria

Spooky Sangria

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Credit: Carol Shih; Styling: Margo True and Carol Shih

Spooky Sangria Recipe

What could be more fun than a cauldron full of seething, smoking sangria? It's delicious and wickedly strong (use more sparkling water if you want to dilute it a little). Although dry ice is not toxic, it's dangerous to swallow chips because of the extremely low temperature. Using a chunk of the ice, and wrapping it in cheesecloth, avoids that problem.

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Pumpkin Steamers

Pumpkin Steamers

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Pumpkin Steamers Recipe

On a cold fall day, all you need to warm up isthis steamy,rich, pumpkin treat. Reminicient of a richpumpkin pie, this creamy drink is the perfect addition to your next fall party or gathering. If serving a crowd, adjust the recipe to increase the amount that's made, and don't forget plenty of whipped cream, if desired!

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Butterbeer

Butterbeer

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Credit: Ryan Moriarty; Styling: Callie Blount

Butterbeer Recipe

Fancy a trip to the Wizarding World? This classic favorite drink of witches and wizards alike will be enough to put some magical pep in your step! This drink is a decadent,rich, and buttery experience.Top this popular wizarding beverage with plenty of homemade whipped cream before serving to family and friends.

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Autumn Punch

Autumn Punch

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Autumn Punch Recipe

"Punch" is a good description of this one--a couple of glasses pack a wallop. Add extra cranberry juice if you want it weaker.

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Brew-Ha-Ha Punch

Brew-Ha-Ha Punch

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Brew-Ha-Ha Punch Recipe

With lime drink and pineapple juice, this party punch isn't scary at all–for the kids or the adults. But putting the punch in a second bowl of dry ice gives it that eerie feeling that's perfect for a spooky party.

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Ghoul-Aid Punch

Ghoul-Aid Punch

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Ghoul-Aid Punch Recipe

Give your guests a scare by float a creepy ice face in your punch bowl. Fill a Halloween mask with water (seal the openings with sturdy tape), freeze overnight, then remove the ice from the mask and float face up.

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Eyeball Punch

Eyeball Punch

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Eyeball Punch Recipe

Keep it simple by preparing just about everything for this tasty punch ahead of time. The eyeballs are made by freezing blueberries in iceball trays.

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Black Cauldron

Black Cauldron

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Black Cauldron Recipe

This adults-only float is a must-make for a festive fall gathering. Depending on your crowd, you may want to provide straws, spoons, and refills. This beer float makes for a perfect dessert co*cktail to finish of a great party or meal.

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Bloody Mary Punch

Bloody Mary Punch

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Credit: Iain Bagwell; Styling: Heather Chadduck

Bloody Mary Punch Recipe

Instead of stirring all the ingredients together, serve optional shots of vodka on the side, and let guests add it or not.

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Transylvanian Hot Toddy

Transylvanian Hot Toddy

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Transylvanian Hot Toddy Recipe

This warmed lemonade takes away the goose bumps and smoothes raised hairs. If your party is for adults only, add the optional rum for a festive kick.

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Witches' Brew

Witches' Brew

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Witches' Brew Recipe

Scare them silly by floating a frozen hand in this yummy brew!

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Apricot-Apple Cider Sipper

Apricot-Apple Cider Sipper

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Apricot-Apple Cider Sipper Recipe

Make the perfect cool-weather party punch. This warm fruity sipper is sweet and spicy, and guaranteed to warm you from the toes up.

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Blood-Bath Punch

Blood-Bath Punch

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Blood-Bath Punch Recipe

Let the adults enjoy the Halloween party too by serving this tangy blood-colored punch alongside other spooky treats.

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Apple Bobbing Punch

Apple Bobbing Punch

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Apple Bobbing Punch Recipe

Add tiny apples or bright cherries to this punch to encourage guests to bob with the ladle. If you'd prefer they bob the old fashioned way, consider serving the punch outside.

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Vampire Punch

Vampire Punch

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Credit: Charles Schiller; Styling: Lynn Miller

Vampire Punch Recipe

This easy punch is only three ingredients, and that's if you include the adults-only ingredient.

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Fruit Sparkle

Fruit Sparkle

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Fruit Sparkle Recipe

Serve a fruity drink with a hint of cinnamon to add a hint of warmth.

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Sour-Apple Spritzers

Sour-Apple Spritzers

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Credit: Charles Schiller; Styling: Lynn Miller

Sour-Apple Spritzers Recipe

Selecting a drink to serve at a party is one party delicious drink and one part fabulous name. This recipe scores on both!

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Candy Apple Punch

Candy Apple Punch

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Candy Apple Punch Recipe

For a toddy version, adults can substitute 1 cup rum for 1 cup water.

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Witch's Brew

Witch's Brew

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Witch's Brew Recipe

Line the punch bowl with glow necklaces to add an eerie aura to the bewitching brew.

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Bloody-Good Cranberry Punch

Bloody-Good Cranberry Punch

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Credit: Antonis Achilleos; Styling: Lynn Miller

Bloody-Good Cranberry Punch Recipe

At less than $1 per serving, this three-ingredient punch recipe is a winner for parties of all sizes.

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FAQs

What is party punch made of? ›

Combine the cranberry juice, pineapple juice, frozen concentrate, ginger ale and ice cubes in a large pitcher or punch bowl. Add the ice (between 2 and 4 cups of ice is best). Add some lemon or lime slices and some fresh or frozen berries. Serve.

Can you make party punch ahead of time? ›

If you can store your punch bowl in a cold place, then you can mix all the non-carbonated ingredients in advance.

How to make Winnie the Pooh punch? ›

Winnie the Pooh - Eeyore's Gloomy Day Punch (great for baby boy showers) 1 pack blue raspberry kool - aid, 2 liters sprite, 2 L. Lemonade. Add lime and lemon for garnish.

Can you put dry ice in punch for Halloween? ›

Dry ice can be a really fun and exciting addition to your spooky gatherings, big or small. Kids especially love seeing the "smoke" come to life. Not only is it stunning to behold, but the dry ice helps keep the punch extra chilled.

What do you put in punch to make it smoke? ›

Pour water around the outside of the punch bowl, in the cauldron, and add the dry ice to the water. This will produce smoke, but the punch itself will not have any dry ice in it. Dry ice in the punch bowl. If you keep the dry ice in a large block, you can add it to the bowl of punch in one big piece.

Can you put dry ice in kids drinks? ›

Fortunately, when the dry ice stops smoking, it disappears. We recommend not putting dry ice in nonalcoholic beverages served to children because some children might tilt the glass too far and allow the solid form to touch their lips.

How do you make fake smoke for Halloween? ›

Step 1: Make your “fog juice” by mixing a solution of one part glycerin to three parts distilled water. The “fog” is created when the solution is heated to the point of evaporation. The process leaves an accumulation of dense vapor, which becomes cloudy when it hits room-temperature air.

How to make bubbling witches brew? ›

today we're making bubbling Witches brew. to a bowl, add 24oz each of chilled Midori vodka and OJ, then pour in 3 cans of 7 Up. place the bowl in your cauldron, then add dry ice chunks around the outside of the bowl. you can find dry ice at most local grocery stores.

What is Grinch punch made of? ›

It really couldn't be easier. All you need is lemon-lime Kool-Aid mix, lemon-lime soda, pineapple juice, vodka, and ginger ale. Combine the water and Kool-Aid in a pitcher, then add in the rest of your ingredients and stir to combine.

How much punch do I need for 50 guests? ›

The general rule is to provide one gallon of punch for every 10 guests. A conservative estimate assumes each guest will drink about three four-ounce servings.

How do you keep a punch cold at a party? ›

Mix and freeze some punch ahead of time in ice cube trays, and then add them to the punch bowl throughout the evening. As the melting cubes are the same strength as the punch, they won't water it down.

How can I improve my punches? ›

  1. Self-Assisted Single-Arm Pushup. "One thing people overlook when it comes to punching power; a stronger muscle has the ability to create more power," says Gaddour. ...
  2. Band Resistance. ...
  3. Single-Leg Hip Thrust. ...
  4. Kettlebell Swing. ...
  5. Overhead Ball Slam. ...
  6. Med Ball Shot Put. ...
  7. Weighted Pullup.
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How do you get the best punch? ›

Here's a list of tips for digging in and doing damage with a straight punch.
  1. Get a balanced stance, don't lean or move off balance.
  2. Keep your elbows tucked in close.
  3. Punch from your pecks - if you think of your punch driving from your chest you will keep your body behind your fist better.
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