Spooky Halloween Sherbet Punch for a Crowd: Easy & Festive
A spooky, fizzy, creamy Halloween punch with dry ice fog that looks like a witch’s brew but tastes like a childhood memory. Quick to make with simple ingredients, it’s the perfect centerpiece for any Halloween party.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 16 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 gallon (3.8 liters) orange or lime sherbet
- 2 liters (67.6 fl oz) ginger ale
- 1 liter (33.8 fl oz) lemon-lime soda (like Sprite or 7UP)
- 1 liter (33.8 fl oz) pineapple juice
- 1 block (2-3 pounds / 0.9-1.4 kg) dry ice
- Gummy worms, gummy eyeballs, or plastic spider rings for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Chill the sodas and juice: At least 2 hours before serving, put the ginger ale, lemon-lime soda, and pineapple juice in the fridge.
- Set up the punch bowl: Place your punch bowl in the center of the serving table on a sturdy surface.
- Scoop the sherbet: Open the sherbet container and scoop out about half of it into the punch bowl. Leave the rest for refilling later.
- Pour in the liquids: Slowly pour in the ginger ale, lemon-lime soda, and pineapple juice. Stir once or twice to combine.
- Add the dry ice: Put on thick gloves. Wrap the dry ice block in a towel and break it into egg-sized chunks with a hammer. Drop a few pieces into the punch bowl. Do not touch dry ice with bare hands.
- Watch the fog: Let it sit for 30 seconds before serving so the fog builds up.
- Garnish and serve: Drop in gummy worms or eyeballs. Ladle the punch into cups, avoiding scooping up dry ice pieces.
Notes
Don’t add dry ice too early; it lasts 15-20 minutes. Never seal dry ice in an airtight container. Use a ladle to serve, not cups. Stir punch every 15 minutes. For best fog effect, serve indoors. If punch is too sweet, add a splash of lemon juice. If sherbet melts too fast, chill ingredients overnight.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8 ounces (240 ml)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 38
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 2.5
- Saturated Fat: 1.5
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Protein: 1
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