Description
This easy, seasonal punch is perfect for Halloween gatherings, combining crisp apple cider, sparkling grape juice, and lively bubbles for a refreshing drink that looks festive and tastes delightful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups apple cider (chilled)
- 1 ½ cups sparkling grape juice (white or red)
- 3 cups Sprite (or ginger ale)
- ½ cup colored sugar crystals (for glass rims)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar (for glass rims)
- ¼ cup corn syrup (for sticking sugar to rims)
- 1 large apple (thinly sliced, for garnish)
- 2 cups water (for spooky ice cubes)
- few drops green food coloring (for spooky ice cubes)
- optional vodka, rum, or apple brandy (for alcoholic version)
Instructions
- Prepare spooky ice cubes: Mix water with a few drops of green food coloring, pour into Halloween-themed molds, and freeze until solid.
- Rim the glasses: Spread corn syrup on the rims, then dip into a mixture of colored sugar crystals and granulated sugar.
- Assemble the drinks: Add a few spooky ice cubes and apple slices to each glass.
- Pour the cider and grape juice: Pour in ½ cup apple cider and ¼ cup sparkling grape juice per glass.
- Top with Sprite until fizzy and full. Serve immediately.
Notes
Feel free to adapt the drink by adding alcohol or using diet soda to cut sugar. For a vegan option, replace corn syrup with maple syrup.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Halloween, apple cider, seasonal drink, non-alcoholic, party punch