Witches’ Brew Punch
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Nothing says Halloween party like a frothy witches’ brew punch. It also works perfectly for many other parties and celebrations. This is one recipe you’ll turn to again and again because it’s so easy to make and always a big hit.
It’s simple to make a Halloween punch non-alcoholic version of this drink. You can easily offer both an adult and non-alcoholic version at the same time.
At a glance: A frothy orange Halloween punch made with orange soda and a scoop of vanilla ice cream or orange sherbet. Make it with pinot grigio for adults, or with sparkling water or clear soda for a kid-friendly version. It takes about 3 minutes, and the printable recipe serves 8. For a foggy cauldron look, place dry ice around the punch bowl, never in the drinks.
Witches’ Brew Punch
The magic is in the froth. When the ice cream hits the soda, it fizzes up into a foamy, slushy brew that always wows, whether you’re pouring for kids or grown-ups at your next Halloween party or any fun Halloween celebration.
When Witches’ Brew is the Perfect Punch
- Halloween parties
- The alcoholic version for adults
- The not alcoholic version for Halloween drinks for kids
- You can serve the witches’ brew in clear glasses with jack o’lantern faces to look like orange pumpkin jack o’lanterns
- After-school treat
- With your Halloween dinner on Halloween night.
- For a school Halloween party
- For a Trunk n’ Treating event
- For a sport’s team with orange as a team color
- For a kids’ birthday party
You can make and serve the Halloween drink to party guests in individual glasses or in a large punch bowl.
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How do you make dry ice punch?
Dry ice punch is a fun way of making an impressive, spooky Halloween punch. The dry ice releases a spooky white fog and adds to the Halloween atmosphere.
Check with local stores first to make sure:
- That they carry dry ice
- That they will have a supply for Halloween. You may have to place an order due to the higher demand during the Halloween season.
It’s important to handle dry ice safely. Always ask for directions from the dry ice supplier.
- Dry ice should never be touched with bare hands or placed in the mouth. Protect your hands and eyes when handling dry ice. Use insulated gloves made for very cold temperatures, or tongs.
- Only use dry ice in a well-ventilated area. Dry ice produces CO2, and it can have toxic effects when breathed in high concentrations.
- To be careful in serving a punch, dry ice should never be placed in a punch or drink directly.
- Store dry ice in a cooler or container that lets the gas escape. Never seal it in an airtight container.
- When the party is over, let any leftover dry ice disappear on its own in a well-ventilated spot. Don’t put it down the sink or toilet, or in the trash
You can create a dry ice punch by placing the dry ice in a large bowl or cauldron and then placing the Halloween punch in a smaller punch bowl set in the bowl with dry ice. This allows the fog to drift up and around the punch bowl while minimizing the risk of touching or consuming the dry ice.
Place the smaller punch bowl inside the larger bowl or cauldron. You want to have space between the two bowls on the sides. Place pieces of dry ice in the space between the two bowls. Pour boiling water or very hot water on top of the dry ice and watch the fog appear. You can add a little dry ice after a bit to keep the fog going strong.
Can you eat dry ice?
No. Dry ice is frozen carbon dioxide, and it’s cold enough to cause frostbite on contact. Never eat it or drop it into a drink. That’s why this recipe keeps the dry ice in the outer bowl, so you get all the spooky fog with none of the risk.
Witches Brew Recipe
Ingredients
- Vanilla Ice Cream (choose quality vanilla bean ice cream for the adult version)
- Orange Soda
- Pinot Grigio Wine
- Sparkling Water, Orange Juice, Lemon-Lime Soda or any Clear Soda for the non-alcoholic version
You can serve witches brew in any cup, but serving it in a clear glass or cup showcases the fun witchy-ness of witches brew.
Is Witches’ Brew Punch Caffeine Free?
It can be, and it’s worth checking the label if you’re serving kids in the evening. Most orange sodas are caffeine free, including Fanta Orange and Crush Orange. Sunkist Orange is the exception, since it contains caffeine. Pair a caffeine-free orange soda with sparkling water or a clear soda like lemon-lime, and the whole punch is caffeine free.
Step One
Pour 1 cup orange soda and 1/3 cup pinot grigio or non-alcoholic substitution into a glass.
Step Two
Add a scoop of ice cream to the glass. The carbonation and ice cream will create a witchy and delicious froth.
Step Three
Add a cute smoothie straw and serve right away for the best frothy presentation.
Adaptations
- The ratio of pinot grigio or substitute to orange soda is 1 to 3, so you can adapt witches’ brew to any size glass or cup.
- You can also make witches’ brew in a punch bowl.
- To make this witches’ brew more orange flavored, use orange sherbet in place of vanilla ice cream.
- Create a green witch’s brew drink by substituting pineapple juice for the pinot grigio, lime sherbet for the ice cream and adding green food coloring.
- To create a red Halloween punch, substitute cranberry juice for the orange soda.
- For more of a fall flavor, you can substitute apple cider for the orange soda.
- Add gummy worms to the edge of glasses or the punch bowl.
- You can mix all the ingredients except the ice cream in a large pitcher. Then make this punch recipe in individual serving-size Halloween drinks as needed.
Try three easy ways to change up Witches’ Brew Punch for Halloween!
- Use orange sherbet instead of vanilla ice cream for more orange flavor.
- Make a green brew with pineapple juice, lime sherbet, and green food coloring.
- Create a red brew by substituting cranberry juice for the orange soda.
Witches’ brew is best served fresh, so make and serve individually or in small batches.
Printable Recipe for Witches’ Brew
Witches’ Brew
Ingredients
- 2- liter Orange Soda
- 1 bottle Pinot Grigio Wine for the adult version
- 2- liter Sparkling Water or Clear Soda for the non-alcoholic version
- Vanilla Bean Ice Cream or orange sherbet
Instructions
- Pour 1 cup orange soda and 1/3 cup wine or non-alcoholic substitute) into glass.
- Add a scoop, approximately 1/3 cup, vanilla ice cream or sherbet.
Notes
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- Simple Halloween Dinner Ideas – Includes the always popular mummy dogs.
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