Easy Witches Brew Green Punch – Perfect Halloween Party Drink
A magical green punch inspired by a New Orleans cafe, featuring lime sherbet, pineapple juice, and ginger ale for a creamy, fizzy, tropical Halloween treat that comes together in under 10 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes (plus 2 hours chilling time)
- Yield: 8-10 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 quart lime sherbet (recommended: Tillamook)
- 4 cups pineapple juice, chilled (100% juice, no added sugar; recommended: Dole or Lakewood)
- 3 cups ginger ale, chilled (recommended: Canada Dry or Schweppes)
- 2 cups lemon-lime soda, chilled (such as Sprite or 7-Up)
- 3–4 drops green gel food coloring (optional, for more intense color)
- For garnish: sliced limes, green gummy worms, frozen green grapes, or dry ice (handle carefully)
Instructions
- Chill all ingredients (pineapple juice, ginger ale, lemon-lime soda) in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving. Keep sherbet in the freezer until ready to use.
- Set up your punch bowl on the serving table. If using dry ice for a spooky fog effect, place a small chunk in the bottom of the bowl with thick gloves on before adding anything else.
- Pour 4 cups of chilled pineapple juice into the punch bowl as the base.
- Slowly pour in 3 cups of chilled ginger ale down the side of the bowl to preserve carbonation.
- Gently pour in 2 cups of chilled lemon-lime soda down the side of the bowl. Stir very gently with a large spoon or ladle.
- If desired, add 3-4 drops of green gel food coloring and stir gently for a more intense green color.
- Scoop the entire quart of lime sherbet into the punch bowl in large dollops. Do not stir it in completely; let it float and melt slowly for a creamy texture.
- Add garnishes such as sliced limes, green gummy worms, or frozen green grapes. If using dry ice, add a small piece now for spooky vapor.
- Serve immediately by ladling into cups, ensuring each serving gets some melted sherbet. Best enjoyed within the first 30 minutes.
Notes
Do not stir the sherbet completely into the punch; let it float and melt slowly for the best texture. Add sherbet just before guests arrive for the most dramatic presentation. For an alcoholic version, add 1-2 cups of coconut rum or vodka. For a dairy-free version, substitute lime sorbet. Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 24 hours but will lose carbonation. Do not reheat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8 ounces
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 32
- Sodium: 30
- Fat: 2.5
- Saturated Fat: 1.5
- Carbohydrates: 37
- Protein: 1
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