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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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 fruit punch and orange juice in a punch bowl. Slowly pour ginger ale down the side of the bowl to retain carbonation. Ready to serve. Enjoy!

How do you serve punch at a party? ›

Avoid adding ice to the punch itself since it'll start to dilute the drink as it melts. Instead, place ice in cups for guests to serve themselves. There are several ways to keep a punch chilled without diluting it. Freeze some of the punch ahead of time and add those to the bowl or make an ice ring.

How much punch do I need for 50 guests? ›

Estimate 1-2 glasses per guest in the first hour, and 1 glass per hour after. Multiply guests by drinks per hour by ounces per drink for total punch needed.

How much punch do I need for 30 guests? ›

A serving of punch is 150–200 ml per person. Depending on the duration of the event and what other drinks are being served, it's good to prepare 2–3 servings per guest.

How long before a party should you make punch? ›

Make-Ahead Punch Tip: Prepare punch through Step 2, except do not add the carbonated beverage or, if using, ice ring and stir-ins. Cover and chill up to 24 hours. Add carbonated beverage, ice ring, and stir-ins just before serving.

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

Using regular ice cubes will indeed water down a bowl of punch as the evening progresses. Here are a few basic tricks that'll make sure your punch doesn't lose its oomph while guests circulate. 1. Mix and freeze some punch ahead of time in ice cube trays, and then add them to the punch bowl throughout the evening.

How long does party punch last? ›

Can You Make Party Punch Ahead? The punch (without the ginger ale) can be made and refrigerated for up to one week. Add the ginger ale right before serving. Or, the punch without ginger ale can be frozen and then thawed a day before serving.

What can I use instead of a punch bowl? ›

But it's worth every inch of storage space it takes up when I fill it with Champagne punch for my holiday party. You don't need a fancy punch bowl to serve punch though—any large bowl (or even a pot!) with a ladle will do.

What's the difference between a punch and a co*cktail? ›

co*cktails, on the other hand, tend to treat spirits as the star, and will match the non-alcoholic elements ounce for ounce, or even forgo the add-ins entirely. Punches, therefore, contain significantly less alcohol, and since the highlight is often fruit juices, taste quite a bit sweeter than your standard co*cktail.

What is used to serve punch? ›

Punch is usually served at parties in large, wide bowls, known as punch bowls.

How long will dry ice last in punch? ›

Make your punch and add to the smaller bowl/container. Fill the larger bowl with water half way or a couple inches below the top of the smaller bowl to avoid diluting the punch. Crack up dry ice into large pieces with a mallet and add to the large bowl with tongues. It should last 10-15 minutes before dissipating.

How many pounds of dry ice do I need for punch? ›

Dry ice is optional but adds drama to the presentation; you'd need 1 to 2 pounds for this recipe. When you work with it, use extreme caution. Make sure none of the ice itself is consumed. Dry ice will sink to the bottom of the bowl of punch and change directly into gas, creating a “bubbling cauldron” effect.

How do you keep a punch cold without watering it down? ›

One great solution is to set your punch bowl into a larger bowl that's filled with ice. Alternately, you can use a large plastic container to freeze one jumbo ice cube, which will melt much more slowly, keeping the punch cool and still flavorful.

What is the strongest punch technique? ›

What is the strongest punch technique? The strongest punch you can throw is an uppercut, but it works best when it's set up by a jab and cross. Learn the jab and cross first before progressing to an uppercut -- get your body used to the motions you'll be using for more advanced moves.

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