YES! I am one of those people who love Halloween. I grew up watching scary movies and having the scariest house on the block come trick-or-treating time. I can promise you, though, this Witches Brew is all treat, no tricks! With just 5 ingredients, this bubbly Halloween punch comes together in minutes and is guaranteed to be the talk of the party. Grab your favorite punch bowl (or cauldron!) and whisk up this frightfully fun, family-friendly, and flavorful witches’ brew for your next ghoulish party!
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Spooky Lime Sherbet Punch Recipe
This non-alcoholic witches brew is fizzy from ginger ale, sweet from pineapple juice, brightened with a splash of lime, and turns delightfully green and foamy thanks to lime sherbet. I love how the sherbet slowly melts into the punch, creating a creamy, frothy layer that looks a little spooky but tastes like a tropical float! This sherbet punch recipe is only made with a few ingredients, so even if you don’t want to spend much this Halloween, you’ll still have something festive and fun to share!
Recipe Success Tips & Suggestions
- Don’t make this witches brew too far ahead. It’s best to add the sherbet at the last minute so the punch keeps the foam on top when it’s served. It only takes a few minutes to mix everything in a bowl, so there’s really no stress. Just pour, scoop, and serve while the foam is fresh and bubbly!
- I recommend taking the lime sherbet out of the freezer 5 minutes before using to make scooping easier.
- The green color of this witches brew recipe comes from the lime sherbet. You can try different flavors like orange, raspberry, or rainbow, but just note that it’ll change the color of your finished drink!
- You can use regular ginger ale or a lower sugar option, depending on your preferences. Don’t love ginger ale? Try a lemon-lime or orange soda instead.
- Have fun garnishing it! You can use lime slices, other candies, or, if you don’t like gummy worms, you can omit them.
- Want to make an adult version? If you’ve already got some rum or vodka on hand (and you’re making this punch for adults only!), feel free to add some to your punch bowl for an alcoholic sherbet punch.
Witches Brew
Cost $6.55 recipe / $0.47 serving
Ingredients
- 2 liter bottle ginger ale (refrigerated, $1.00)
- 1 cup pineapple juice ($0.60)
- 2 limes (juiced, $0.50*)
- 1 quart lime sherbet ($2.97**)
- 8 oz. gummy worms (for garnish, $1.48)
Instructions
- Gather and measure all ingredients.
- Using a punch bowl or large bowl, add the ginger ale, pineapple juice, and lime juice, and whisk to combine.
- Spoon in the sherbet and slowly stir until it starts foaming.***
- Ladle the brew into glasses, garnish with gummy worms, and serve right away.
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Equipment
- Punch Bowl or Large Bowl
Notes
Nutrition
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Gather all of your ingredients.
Make the punch: Add a 2-liter bottle of ginger ale, 1 cup pineapple juice, and the juice from 2 fresh limes to a punch bowl or large bowl and combine.
Add the sherbet: Spoon 1 quart lime sherbet into the punch and slowly stir it in until it starts foaming. I’d wait until you’re ready to serve your Halloween punch before adding the sherbet to make sure it has the bubbly foam on top.
Serve: Ladle your homemade witches’ brew into glasses and add a few gummy worms for decoration! Serve and enjoy right away.
Storage Instructions
This witches brew recipe isn’t one I’d recommend making ahead. The magic of it happens when the cold sherbet reacts with the fizzy ginger ale, forming the bubbly ‘witchy’ layer that disappears if it sits too long. However, if you do have leftovers, you shouldn’t let them go to waste! Store them in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. It’ll become flat, and the foamy top will sink into the punch, but it’ll still taste good! Give it a quick stir before serving again.
