A spooky, deep red punch perfect for Halloween parties, easily adaptable for both kids and adults.
Author:katereilly
Prep Time:10 min
Cook Time:0 min
Total Time:1 hour 10 min
Yield:20 servings 1x
Category:Beverages
Method:No Cook
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
1 gallon apple cider
1 (64 ounce) bottle cranberry juice cocktail
1 (2 liter) bottle lemon-lime soda, chilled
1 cup grenadine
Gummy worms, for garnish
Optional: Dry ice, for effect
Instructions
In a large punch bowl, combine the apple cider and cranberry juice.
Stir in the lemon-lime soda and grenadine until well combined.
Chill the punch for at least 1 hour before serving.
To serve, add gummy worms to the punch bowl or to individual glasses.
For a spooky effect, carefully add a small piece of dry ice to the punch bowl just before serving. Handle dry ice with gloves and ensure good ventilation.
Notes
For an adult version, add vodka or rum to individual servings.
You can substitute sparkling apple cider for regular apple cider for a fizzy base.
Consider adding apple slices or cranberries to the punch bowl for extra decoration.