Description
This Witch’s Brew Halloween Punch is a spooky and refreshing party drink perfect for Halloween gatherings. Combining ginger ale, pineapple juice, lemon juice, and lime sherbet, it creates a fizzy, sweet, and tangy punch with an eerie smoky effect from dry ice to impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
Liquid Ingredients
- 2 liters ginger ale, chilled
- 4 cups pineapple juice, chilled
- 1/3 cup lemon juice, fresh (optional)
Additional Ingredients
- 1 tub lime sherbet (about 48 oz)
- 1 block dry ice (about 5 lbs for a 3-hour party)
Equipment
- Large cauldron
- Punch bowl that fits inside the cauldron
Instructions
- Prepare the Dry Ice: Break the dry ice into large pieces using a mallet or similar tool while wearing gloves to protect your skin from burns. Place some dry ice at the bottom of the cauldron and keep the remaining dry ice in a cooler nearby.
- Create the Smoke Effect: Pour hot water over the dry ice in the cauldron to initiate the foggy smoke effect that will add to the spooky ambiance.
- Set the Punch Bowl: Place the punch bowl on top of the smoking dry ice inside the cauldron, ensuring it sits securely above the dry ice.
- Mix the Punch: In the punch bowl, combine the ginger ale, pineapple juice, and lemon juice, then stir gently to blend all the flavors together.
- Add the Sherbet: Scoop the lime sherbet into the punch bowl and stir for a few minutes until the sherbet begins to melt, enhancing the punch’s creamy texture and flavor.
- Serve and Maintain: Serve the punch immediately. Replenish the dry ice and add hot water as needed to keep the smoky effect going throughout the party. Remember not to place dry ice directly into the punch bowl or beverage cups to avoid ingestion hazards.
Notes
- Always handle dry ice with gloves to prevent skin burns.
- Do not place dry ice directly in drinking cups or inside the punch bowl to avoid swallowing hazards.
- The lemon juice is optional; omit it for a sweeter punch.
- The lime sherbet adds creaminess and a tart contrast; you can substitute with lemon or orange sherbet for different flavors.
- Keep extra dry ice and hot water available to maintain the smoke effect during your event.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 110 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 45 mg
- Fat: 0.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0.5 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
