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Witches’ Brew is the perfect Halloween Drink. It’s festive, easy to make, and very customizable. Kids love making these!
Every Halloween party needs a wicked-good punch to serve to all the boys and ghouls. You can make these Halloween drinks for only $4.59 to serve at a party or for the kids at home. This recipe serves 14 and costs about $0.33 per serving.
For a Spooktacular night at home serve these drinks along with our Halloween Snack Mix and Mummy Pizza Calzones.
Witches’ Brew Halloween Drink
A Halloween night without Witches’ Brew is like a night without stars. Fun Halloween themed drinks are simply a must this time of year. Our recipe is sure to make all your goblins grin.
Three ingredients are all that is needed to make this simple recipe. The drink is enough to turn even the scariest of monsters into sweet creatures for even just the night. Kids and adults alike love the color and the sweet taste of this Halloween punch and so will you!
Can you put dry ice in punch?
Yes, you can put dry ice in the punch as long as you are using food-grade dry ice. When you place the dry ice in the punch bowl it will sink to the bottom which will keep the drinker from consuming it but still give off the steamy smoke effect.
How much will this Halloween Drink recipe cost to make:
RECIPE COST: $4.59
PRICE PER SERVING: $0.33
- 32 oz green Powerade – $1.00
- 2 liters lemon-lime soda – $0.62
- 2 quarts lime sherbet – $2.97
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How to make Witches’ Brew recipe:
STEPS ONE AND TWO: First, add scoops of sherbet to a glass. Then pour the Gatorade over the sherbet until the glass is about 3/4 full.
STEPS THREE AND FOUR: Next, fill the glass the rest of the way with the lemon-lime soda. You can also make this in a punch bowl instead of individual glasses. Finally, add the optional garnishes such as gummy candies. Enjoy!
Cook’s Tools:
- ice cream scoop
- punch bowl
- drinking glasses
The Flavor and Recipe Variations
Make other Halloween drinks by swapping out the sherbet and juice for different colors.
Zombie Juice: Use purple-colored juice and sherbet.
Pumpkin Juice: Use orange-colored juice and sherbet.
How to get the kids involved with this recipe:
Ages 2-3: Let them garnish the top of the glasses with gummy candies. This will be so fun for them!
Ages 4-5: Have your kiddo help pour in the Gatorade. They can also assist in pouring in the Lemon-Lime soda.
Ages 6-8: This is a great recipe to let your child try on their own with you close by for assistance.
Ages 9-11: Supervise them while they prepare the entire recipe. Remember to have them read it twice before beginning the recipe.
Ages 12+: Let them prepare the entire recipe, unsupervised, while you do the happy dance in the corner!
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Witches’ Brew
Equipment
- ice cream scoop
- punch bowl (if using)
- drinking glasses
Ingredients
- 32 oz green Powerade or other green drink, chilled
- 2 liters lemon-lime soda chilled
- 2 quarts lime sherbet
GARNISHES: (all optional)
- Halloween gummy candies
Instructions
- Add scoops of sherbet to glass.
- Pour sports drink over sherbet until the glass is about 3⁄4 full.
- Fill glass with lemon-lime soda.
- Add in gummy candies if you desire.
Gina says
Absolutely perfect for Halloween!
Jess Jankowski says
Totally! Happy Halloween!
Noelle says
This is so cute! The perfect halloween treat! Can’t wait to try this out
Cindy says
Made this today for fun! Oh my goodness it was a hit. How fun is a witches brew! I am really trying to step things up this year since covid has changed things so much. This was a fun addition to our halloween celebration. I’ll be making this again on Halloween!
Jess Jankowski says
Cindy, we are excited it was such a hit and that it will be added to your Halloween tradition. Such a great idea to try to step things up given the current situation.
Kevin says
How fun is this! Kids are going to go crazy over it! I might have to bring out my inner child and make it this Halloween!
Jess Jankowski says
Haha we are not sure who loves it more over here, the kids or the adults!
Carrie Robinson says
What a fun drink idea for Halloween! My daughter would love this. 🙂
Jess Jankowski says
Carrie, we know she will love it! Enjoy!
Kathryn Donangelo says
This was such a fun and adorable drink!! I am making this again for halloween and I especially loved the sherbet flavor as it is my favorite! Thank you so much, this recipe is awesome!
Jess Jankowski says
Isn’t the sherbet so yummy in this drink?!
Angela says
What a fun Halloween drink. My kids are going to love this!
Jess Jankowski says
My kids go crazy for it whenever we make it! It is so fun!