Creepy Candy Corn Punch Cocktai Recipe
This Creepy Candy Corn Punch Cocktail is a sweet, layered Halloween drink that looks like the classic candy and tastes even better. With candy corn–infused vodka, citrus juices, and a whipped cream topping, it's a show-stopper at spooky parties.
Equipment
- Punch bowl or large pitcher
- Cocktail shaker
- Martini glasses, mason jars, or serving glasses
- Cocktail stirrer or long spoon
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Small bowl (for candy corn infusion)
- Strainer (for vodka)
- Ice bucket and scoop
- Toothpicks or skewers (for garnish)
- Small plates (for sprinkles or garnish)
- Jigger (for measuring alcohol)
- Optional: dry ice (handle with caution)
Ingredients
- 1 cup candy corn plus extra for garnish
- 2 cups vodka plain, vanilla, or whipped cream
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- 1 cup orange juice no pulp
- 1 cup cream soda or lemon-lime soda
- 2 tablespoons grenadine
- 1/4 cup orange liqueur optional
- 1/2 cup sour mix optional, for tartness
- Ice cubes enough for punch bowl and glasses
- Whipped cream for garnish
- Sprinkles for garnish
- Mini candy corn for topping
- Optional: 1/2 cup white rum if desired
Instructions
- In a small bowl, soak candy corn in vodka for 8–12 hours to make candy corn–infused vodka. Strain and discard solids.
- Fill a punch bowl or pitcher with ice cubes.
- Pour a small amount of grenadine into the bottom of each serving glass to create the red base.
- In a cocktail shaker, combine candy corn vodka, pineapple juice, orange juice, orange liqueur, and cream soda (plus sour mix and/or white rum, if using).
- Slowly pour the mixture over the back of a spoon into each glass to float it above the grenadine and form layers.
- Top each glass with whipped cream and sprinkles.
- Skewer mini candy corn for garnish and rest on the rim of the glass.
- Optional: carefully drop a small piece of dry ice into each glass for fog effect (do not ingest until the fog fully disappears).
- Serve immediately and enjoy!