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Vampire Punch

Vampire Punch is a vibrant red beverage made with fruit juices, fresh fruit slices, and a hint of lime, creating a bubbling, blood-like appearance. The drink features floating fruit and a lightly sweetened, slightly tart flavor profile, with a visually striking and eerie appearance suitable for Halloween festivities.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Halloween
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups fruit punch or berry juice chilled
  • 2 cups sparkling soda chilled
  • 1 lime fresh lime for juice
  • 1 cup red fruit syrup for color and sweetness
  • 1 cup cherry or maraschino cherries for gory effect
  • 1 cup mixed fruit slices strawberries, berries, or orange slices

Equipment

  • Large punch bowl
  • Spoon for stirring

Method
 

  1. Fill the punch bowl halfway with chilled fruit punch or berry juice for a vibrant red base.
  2. Squeeze the juice of the fresh lime into the punch to add a bright, tangy zing, then stir gently to combine.
  3. Add the red fruit syrup to the punch to intensify the blood-red color and enhance the sweetness. Mix thoroughly until the syrup is fully incorporated.
  4. Drop in the cherries and fruit slices into the punch, arranging some to float on top for a haunting, bloody effect.
  5. Slowly pour the chilled sparkling soda into the punch, allowing it to fizz and bubble for an eerie, bubbling effect. Gently stir to combine.
  6. Float additional slices of fruit on the surface if desired, to give the punch a more sinister and gory appearance. Garnish with cherries for a final bloody touch.
  7. Serve the Vampire Punch in glasses with a ladle, letting the bubbling, blood-red liquid and floating fruit create a spooky atmosphere for your Halloween party. Enjoy the chilling, vibrant display!