Spooky and delicious blood punch recipe
For your next monster bash, why not create the ultimate Halloween beverage with this blood punch recipe that is fun and kid friendly? Halloween is all about getting spooky and creative, so embrace your inner mad scientist and whip up a deliciously creepy drink that is sure to impress your guests.
What better way to achieve the ultimate Halloween bevvy for your monster bash than a frightening drink like this blood punch recipe? The kids will love it and the adults too, making it the perfect party treat for all.
This Halloween, forget about the garlic and make a barrel of grog for your vampire friends! Get creative and add a little magic to your drink with a lurid beverage like this non alcoholic Halloween punch that is delicious and perfect for the whole family to enjoy! A fun and quick drink that will knock your socks off! For those of you that can’t drink alcohol, this is a great substitute.
Blood punch is one of the least expensive punch drinks you can make. This Halloween blood drink is a delicious recipe that is sweet, simple and alcohol free! If you’ve been looking for non alcoholic drinks that look like blood, this eye catching blood punch recipe is perfect! An absolute essential for your Halloween party, this creepy blood punch/mocktail shimmers with the color of blood and kids will be happy to gather around since it has no alcohol.
How to make blood punch recipe
Ingredients:
- Cherry juice
- Orange peel – for a boost in color and taste, you can stir in some juice from blood oranges if you have any available or the peel from a couple of limes.
- Red chili, left whole but pierced a few times. Skip this ingredient if you want your drink less spicy.
- Cinnamon sticks
- Cloves
- Fresh ginger, peeled
- Optional – simple syrup if you want your drink sweeter.
Equipment needed:
- a pitcher
- wooden spoon
- large saucepan
- Champagne flutes or wine glasses (plastic cups for kids)
Instructions:
- Pour the cherry juice into a large saucepan and add orange peel, chili, cinnamon sticks, cloves and ginger.
- Simmer for 5 mins, then turn off the heat. You may want to strain the punch through a fine sieve if the spice residue bothers you.
- Leave to cool, then chill for a few hours or up to 2 days – the longer you leave it the more intense the flavors.
- If serving to young children, take the chili out after simmering or skip altogether.
- When you’re ready to serve, pour the juice into a pitcher.
- Serve in champagne glasses or jars/mugs with a straw in each.
Tips
- For a spicier punch, leave the chili in for longer.
- To add a hauntingly beautiful effect, drop in some dry ice just before serving.
- If you’re hosting an adults-only party, you can substitute some of the cherry juice with vodka or rum to give your blood punch an extra kick. Just be sure to label it clearly and keep it away from the kids!
- To make this recipe even easier, you can use cherry-flavored juice instead of fresh cherry juice. Just be sure to get a brand without added sugar.
Recipe variations
Just add a slug of gin, triple sec, tequila or vodka for a grown-up version if you like. Pretty sure Dracula will be thrilled with both versions of this Halloween blood punch!
This blood punch recipe is both beautiful in presentation and impressive in taste with its exotic flavors of cinnamon, ginger, orange and clove. But get this punch to look a bit more festive by serving it in champagne flutes or “dress it down” in a jar or a glass mug and sip it through a straw.
Add a creepy eye to the glass to make it even more frightful, or top it with a dash of black food coloring for an eerie touch. Just make sure the eye is not a hazard for small kids.
What to serve this punch with?
The options are endless! You can serve it with some spooky snacks like candy corn, licorice, Halloween-themed cookies or jellies or these Wicked witch cupcakes. Or you can get creative and serve fruit skewers with marshmallows shaped like ghosts or pumpkin-shaped cheese cubes.
Frequently asked questions
Can I make this recipe ahead of time?
Yes, you can make the punch up to 2 days in advance and store it in the fridge. The longer it sits, the more intense the flavors become. Alternatively, you can simmer all the ingredients except for the cherry juice and store them separately. This way, you can quickly heat up the cherry juice and mix in the pre-simmered spices before serving, ensuring a fresh and vibrant taste every time!
Is there a non-spicy version of this blood punch recipe?
For a kid-friendly or non-spicy version, simply omit the chili. The punch will still have plenty of flavors from the cinnamon, cloves, ginger, and orange peel. This way, everyone can enjoy the punch without any worries about it being too spicy.
Can I serve this punch warm or hot?
Yes, you can serve this punch warm or hot for a cozy and comforting drink on chilly Halloween nights. Just heat up the punch and pour into mugs to enjoy! You can also add a splash of apple cider for an extra warming touch.
Storing and reheating
If you have leftover punch, pour it into a container and keep it in the fridge for up to 3 days. When you’re ready to drink, simply reheat on the stove or in the microwave or serve chilled.
More Halloween recipes you will love!
A punch always goes over well at the table during the holidays and this spooky blood punch recipe will totally impress all the vampires! It’s super simple, easy and quick to make, it comes together in minutes and is best served after chilled for a couple of days so great to prep in advance.
Blood punch recipe
Ingredients
- 70 oz cherry juice
- peel from 4 oranges
- 1 small red chili left whole but pierced a few times
- 3 cinnamon sticks
- 10 clove
- 6 slices ginger peeled
- simple syrup if you want your drink sweeter. optional
Instructions
- Pour the cherry juice into a large saucepan and add orange peel, chili, cinnamon sticks, cloves and ginger.
- Simmer for 5 mins, then turn off the heat.
- Leave to cool, then chill for a few hours or up to 2 days – the longer you leave it the more intense the flavors.
- If serving to young children, take the chili out after simmering or skip altogether.
- When you’re ready to serve, pour the juice into a pitcher.
- Serve in champagne glasses or jars/mugs with a straw in each.
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