Halloween Punch
The following recipe and photography was provided by recipe developer and food photographer, Ashley Durand of Plate & Pen.
No tricks, just treats with this spooky Halloween Punch that’s as festive as it is refreshing! This deep purple punch is bursting with fruity flavors, starting with Heinen’s frozen cherry berry blend, and blended with local Patterson Fruit Farm apple cider. A splash of lemon and orange juice, pomegranate juice, white peach tea and Italian sparkling water bring everything together for a bubbly drink that’s perfect for Halloween parties. Best of all, the punch is completely non-alcoholic, making it a festive option for guests of all ages. Adults can add a splash of Prosecco to their glasses for a little extra sparkle!
The real Halloween magic comes from the floating apple bats! Fresh McIntosh and Honeycrisp apples are sliced and cut into playful bat shapes using a cookie cutter, creating an edible garnish that looks especially spooky against the punch’s rich, purple color. With minimal prep, this crowd-pleasing punch is easy to whip up for neighborhood Halloween parties, family gatherings or a fall night at home. Serve it in a large punch bowl or pitcher, let the apple bats float on top and watch this frightfully fun drink disappear!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- It uses fresh, fall fruit. McIntosh and Honeycrisp apples make the perfect spooky garnish when sliced into fun Halloween shapes. Use cookie cutters to create floating bats, witches, ghosts or black cats for a festive touch!
- It’s a refreshing, non-alcoholic drink. Heinen’s Italian Sparkling Water adds a light, bubbly finish to this fruity punch, making it a delicious option for guests of all ages. Combined with local apple cider, blended mixed berries and fruit juices, it creates a refreshing punch that’s both sweet and tart.
- You can also make it boozy. This versatile punch is perfect for Halloween parties and gatherings where everyone can enjoy the same festive drink. It can easily be turned into a boozy punch with Mionetto Prosecco.
Halloween Punch
Ingredients
- 4 large Macintosh or Honeycrisp apples
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 2 oranges, juiced
- 1 orange, thinly sliced
- 1 cup blackberries
- 8 oz pomegranate white peach tea
- 8 oz pomegranate juice
- 1 liter Heinen’s Italian Sparking Water
- 1 liter apple cider (reserve 1 cup)
- 3 cups Heinen’s frozen cherry berry blend
- Ice
- Mionetto Prosecco (Optional)
Instructions
- Slice apples into 1/4″-thick slices. Using a bat-shaped cookie cutter, cut out apple slices.
- Blend together frozen cherry berry blend with reserved apple cider until smooth. Set aside.
- Fill a large punch bowl half way with ice.
- Add juice of lemon and oranges, along with orange slices, to bowl.
- Pour in remaining apple cider, Italian sparking water, pomegranate white peach tea and pomegranate juice. Add blended frozen fruit mixture. Stir gently.
- Place bat-shaped apple slices into punch so they float.
- Fill glasses with punch and garnish with an apple bat. Optional: Top with prosecco.
