Easy Witches Brew Green Punch: Best Halloween Drink
This easy witches brew green punch with dry ice is the star of any Halloween party. With a glowing neon green color, creamy frothy top, and spooky dry ice fog, it comes together in under 10 minutes with just four simple ingredients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 1 liter lemon-lime soda (like Sprite or 7-Up)
- 1 quart lime sherbet (such as Breyers)
- 2 cups pineapple juice (100% juice, like Dole)
- 1–2 pounds dry ice
- Optional: green food coloring
- Optional: fresh mint leaves or gummy worms for garnish
Instructions
- Chill your ingredients: About an hour before serving, put the lemon-lime soda and pineapple juice in the refrigerator to get very cold.
- Soften the sherbet: Take the lime sherbet out of the freezer about 10 minutes before you start. It should be soft enough to scoop easily but not melted.
- Prepare the dry ice: Put on gloves or use tongs. If the dry ice is in one large block, wrap it in a clean kitchen towel and gently tap with a hammer to break into golf ball-sized pieces. Set aside in a bowl. Do not store in an airtight container.
- Mix the base: Pour the chilled pineapple juice into a large punch bowl. Slowly pour in the lemon-lime soda down the side of the bowl to preserve carbonation. Stir gently with a ladle.
- Add the sherbet: Using an ice cream scoop, drop 6-8 large scoops of lime sherbet into the punch. Do not stir—let it float on top to create a creamy, frothy layer.
- Add the dry ice: Using tongs, carefully drop the dry ice pieces into the punch right before serving. The dry ice will immediately start bubbling and releasing fog. Wait at least 5-10 minutes before serving to ensure the dry ice has completely sublimated.
- Garnish and serve: Add fresh mint leaves or gummy worms for a spooky touch. Place a ladle in the bowl and let guests serve themselves. Remind everyone not to touch or eat the dry ice.
Notes
Do not add dry ice too early—add it 5-10 minutes before serving for maximum fog effect. Break dry ice into small pieces (golf ball size) for more fog. Use a clear bowl to show off the fog and color. Never touch dry ice with bare hands; use gloves or tongs. Do not serve punch until dry ice has completely sublimated (5-10 minutes). For a dairy-free version, use dairy-free lime sorbet. For a lower-sugar version, use diet soda and sugar-free sorbet. Store extra dry ice in a cooler with the lid slightly cracked.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 37
- Sodium: 45
- Fat: 2.5
- Saturated Fat: 1.5
- Carbohydrates: 42
- Protein: 1.5
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