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Halloween punch

Spooky Sweet Halloween Punch for Family Fun

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This Halloween punch is a delightful non-alcoholic beverage perfect for family gatherings with its vibrant cherry juice and a hint of spice.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8 glasses
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 80
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Punch
  • 4 cups cherry juice or substitute with grape juice
  • 3 pieces orange peel zest of 3 oranges, or lemon zest for a different flavor
  • 1 thumb-sized red chilli whole, omit for a non-spicy version
  • 3 pieces cinnamon sticks or ground cinnamon, reduce quantity
  • 10 pieces cloves or allspice as a substitute
  • 6 slices fresh ginger ground ginger can be used in less quantity
For the Garnish
  • to taste Dracula's Fangs Sweets any candy can serve a similar purpose
Optional Alcohol
  • 200 ml vodka optional for an adult version

Equipment

  • Large saucepan
  • wooden spoon
  • large pitcher or jug
  • Refrigerator

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large saucepan, combine 4 cups of cherry juice, the peel of 3 oranges, a whole red chili, 3 cinnamon sticks, 10 cloves, and 6 slices of fresh ginger. Stir gently with a wooden spoon.
  2. Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer for about 5 minutes.
  3. Remove the saucepan from heat and allow the punch to cool for a few minutes before transferring it to a large pitcher for chilling.
  4. Refrigerate the punch for at least 4 hours, or up to 2 days for better flavor infusion.
  5. When ready to serve, stir the chilled mixture and pour into glasses or a punch bowl, adding vodka if desired.
  6. Garnish each glass with Dracula’s Fangs sweets to enhance the spooky theme.

Nutrition

Serving: 1glassCalories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 20gSodium: 10mgPotassium: 150mgSugar: 18gVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Chill for at least 4 hours for the best flavor and consider omitting the red chili for a kid-friendly version.

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