Creepy Cranberry Vodka Punch Cocktail Recipe
This Creepy Cranberry Vodka Punch Cocktail is the perfect spooky drink for your next Halloween party. With bold red color, fruity flavors, and the option to add dry ice for a chilling fog effect, it’s a crowd-pleaser that’s easy to make in big batches. Sweet, tangy, and just a little creepy—this punch brings the fun and flavor.
Equipment
- Large punch bowl or pitcher
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Long mixing spoon or ladle
- Serving glasses
- Ice bucket (optional)
- Tongs or gloves (for dry ice)
- Citrus juicer (optional, for fresh juice)
- Strainer (optional)
- Funnel (optional)
Ingredients
- 2 cups cranberry juice or cranberry juice cocktail
- 1 cup vodka
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- ½ cup pomegranate juice or cherry juice
- ¼ cup fresh lime juice or lemon juice
- 2 cups ginger ale or lemonade
- 2 –4 tablespoons agave nectar or simple syrup adjust to taste
- 5 –6 drops black food coloring optional
- 1 orange sliced (for garnish)
- 1 lemon or lime sliced (for garnish)
- ½ cup whole cranberries or pomegranate seeds for garnish
- Dry ice optional – for fog effect, not for drinking
- Ice cubes to chill
Instructions
- In a large punch bowl or pitcher, combine cranberry juice, vodka, orange juice, pineapple juice, pomegranate juice, and lime juice.
- Stir thoroughly using a long mixing spoon.
- Add agave nectar or simple syrup, adjusting to taste.
- Gently pour in the ginger ale or lemonade for a fizzy touch.
- Add 5–6 drops of black food coloring for a spooky effect (optional).
- Add regular ice or refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to chill.
- Garnish with sliced citrus and whole cranberries or pomegranate seeds.
- Just before serving, carefully drop in small pieces of dry ice using tongs or gloves for a fog effect.
- Serve immediately in individual glasses. Do not ingest or touch dry ice directly.