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Light & Spooky Witches Brew Punch: Easy Halloween Green Drink

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A quick and easy Halloween punch made with limeade, pineapple juice, and lemon-lime soda, creating a vibrant green drink that tastes like a tropical vacation. Perfect for parties and kid-friendly.

Ingredients

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  • 12 oz frozen limeade concentrate, thawed
  • 2 cups pineapple juice (100% juice, no added sugar preferred)
  • 4 cups lemon-lime soda (such as Sprite or 7Up), chilled
  • 45 drops green food coloring (gel preferred)
  • 2 cups ice cubes
  • Optional: fresh lime slices and mint sprigs for garnish
  • Optional: dry ice for spooky effect (handle with care)

Instructions

  1. In a large punch bowl or pitcher, combine the thawed limeade concentrate and pineapple juice. Stir until fully incorporated.
  2. In a small bowl, mix the green food coloring with about 2 tablespoons of the juice mixture until uniform. Pour this into the punch bowl and stir well to achieve a vibrant green color.
  3. Refrigerate the punch bowl for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.
  4. Just before serving, slowly pour in the chilled lemon-lime soda. Stir gently to combine, preserving as much fizz as possible.
  5. Add the ice cubes right before serving to prevent dilution. For punch ice cubes, add them earlier for extra flavor.
  6. Garnish with fresh lime slices and mint sprigs if desired. For a spooky effect, add frozen gummy worms or dry ice (optional).
  7. If using dry ice, add a small piece (walnut-sized) right before serving using tongs. Never seal the bowl and ensure it is fully sublimated before serving.

Notes

Add soda just before serving to keep fizz. For a less sweet version, use sparkling water instead of lemon-lime soda. The punch is best within the first hour of adding soda. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days; add fresh soda to revive carbonation. For a slushie version, freeze the base (without soda) and scrape before serving. Use glass or metal containers to avoid staining from food coloring.

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