Halloween Punch – This purple spooky Halloween punch is the perfect addition to your Halloween festivities. With a strong grape flavor and spooky purple color, it makes the ultimate Halloween cocktail for your party guests!
This post contains affiliate links for your convenience which means I make a small commission from any purchases made through these links (at no additional cost to you)!
Halloween is around the corner, and it’s time to think about your spooky menu this year. This sweet and tart purple grape Halloween punch cocktail is going to be the star of the show. It’s fizzy, it’s sweet, it’s full of grape flavor, and it’s purple! Perfect for your bewitched Hocus Pocus party theme.
This post is about how to make Halloween Punch.
PURPLE HALLOWEEN PUNCH COCKTAIL
If you’re obsessed with Halloween, you also love creating fun and unforgettable Halloween recipes. Last year, our Halloween Sangria went so viral, that we had to create another awesome Halloween cocktail recipe. This time it is well-loved Halloween punch with all the fun flavors and colors for your Halloween parties. Enchanted with a sweet and tart grape flavor vodka, lemon-lime soda and white grape juice, this fizzy punch is so rich and delicious. Let’s not forget about how cool-looking it is with the spooky dry ice smokes!
WHY YOU WILL LOVE THIS RECIPE
Perfect for Halloween. If you’re looking for one, perfect Halloween drink, this punch is everything you need. Purple, tasty, spooky!
Grab a Non-Alcoholic Version Too. Of course, let’s not forget about the little ones, and serve a non-alcoholic version too! See down below the non-alcoholic version notes.
Spooky Display for Your Halloween Party Table. Not only this is the perfect drink for Halloween parties, but also it looks so elegant, spooky and fun for your Halloween tablescape.
INGREDIENTS NOTES
Here’s everything you need to make this fun Halloween punch!
White Grape Juice
Grape Vodka
Lemon-Lime Soda
Blue Curacao
White Rum
Neon Purple Food Coloring
Gummy Eyeballs for garnish
Dry-Ice (HANDLE WITH CARE!)
If you want the exact skeleton hand Halloween glasses, here you can buy these ones for the spooky effect!
HOW TO MAKE HALLOWEEN PUNCH
In a large pitcher or punch bowl, combine the white grape juice, vodka, blue curaçao, and rum.
Add the purple food coloring, starting with 3 drops, and stir adjusting if needed to achieve the desired electric purple color.
Just before serving, pour in the Sprite to add fizz.
Carefully add small pieces of dry ice to create a fog effect (use gloves and tongs when handling dry ice).
Garnish with gummy eyeballs.
Serve the punch chilled, with ice if desired.
RECIPE FAQ’S
Q: Can I make this punch non-alcoholic?
A: Yes, you can omit the vodka and rum. You may want to add extra Sprite or grape juice to maintain the volume and flavor.
Q: How far in advance can I make the punch?
A: You can prepare the punch (excluding the Sprite and dry ice) a few hours in advance. Add the Sprite and dry ice just before serving.
Q: What can I use if I don’t have blue curaçao?
A: You can substitute blue curaçao with orange juice and a few drops of blue food coloring.
Q: Is it safe to use dry ice in drinks?
A: Yes, but handle it with care. Ensure the dry ice pieces are small and completely dissolved before drinking to avoid injury.
Q: Can I use regular ice instead of dry ice?
A: Yes, regular ice can be used to chill the punch, but it won’t provide the fog effect.
Q: What type of vodka should I use?
A: Use any good-quality grape vodka. Other Flavored vodkas can also add an interesting twist.
Q: Can I adjust the sweetness of the punch?
A: Yes, you can adjust the sweetness by varying the amount of grape juice or pineapple juice or by using a sugar-free version of Sprite.
Q: What can I use as a garnish besides gummy eyeballs?
A: You can use other Halloween-themed candies, fruit slices, or even plastic spiders for a spooky effect.
Q: How do I store leftover punch?
A: Store any leftover punch in the refrigerator without the dry ice. It should be consumed within 1-2 days.
Q: Can I use another type of soda instead of Sprite?
A: Yes, lemon-lime soda works best, but you can use ginger ale, club soda, or seltzer as alternatives.
Q: How do I measure the dry ice?
A: Use small pieces of dry ice, about the size of a marble or smaller. Handle with gloves and tongs.
Q: What if I can’t find neon purple food coloring?
A: You can use regular purple it may not be as vibrant, or you can mix red and blue food coloring to create purple.
Halloween Punch
Brew this spooky purple Halloween punch for your next Halloween get-together! Easy grape punch recipe with dry ice effect.
Ingredients
- 3 cups white grape juice
- 6 cups lemon lime soda (Sprite or 7UP)
- 1 cup grape vodka
- 1/4 cup blue curacao syrup
- 1/4 cup white rum
- 3-5 drops neon purple food coloring
- gummy eyeballs for garnish
- dry ice for fog effect (handle with care! please use the gloves mentioned!)
Instructions
-
1. In a large pitcher or punch bowl, combine the white grape juice, vodka, blue curaçao, and rum.
-
2. Add the purple food coloring, starting with 3 drops, and stir adjusting if needed to achieve the desired electric purple color.
-
3. Just before serving, pour in the Sprite to add fizz.
-
4. Carefully add small pieces of dry ice to create a fog effect (use gloves and tongs when handling dry ice).
-
5. Garnish with gummy eyeballs.
-
6. Serve the punch chilled, with ice if desired.
