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Melting Witch Halloween Punch (non-alcoholic)

Published: Oct 30, 2018 by Terri Gilson · Modified: Oct 23, 2021 · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This post may contain affiliate links · 5 Comments

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Green Halloween Punch for kids | #nonalcoholic #punch - foodmeanderings.com
a pin with text at the top and bottom in black and white, with photo of melting witch green Halloween punch (chocolate oreo cookie hats floating on green sherbert)

Sometimes I am just blown away by science. Like for instance, it still blows my mind that we humans have actually managed to get huge hunks of metal to fly through the air! And every time I fly in a plane, I am in complete awe of this. I know it's just basic physics, but it still amazes me. And I have to admit that I was even a little amazed that my little chocolate cookie witch hats stayed afloat in this Melting Witch Halloween Punch! After all, it's punch.

Melting witch green Halloween punch with chocolate hats, licorice marshmallow brooms and candy eyes

I know ice cream, or Sherbert in this case, floats on soda, but I've made far too many assumptions about food science and structure as a young and inexperienced cake decorator to get too cocky. But I was curious about the science behind this - why does ice cream float on soda?

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  • 💭Why ice cream floats on soda
  • 🥘 Ingredients
  • 🍽 Equipment
  • 🔪 Instructions for assembly
  • 💭 Top tip
  • 👪 Serving size
  • ⭐ REVIEWS
  • 📋 Melting Witch Halloween Punch (non- alcoholic) Recipe
  • 🎃More Halloween Recipes!

I just can't seem to get enough of the melting witch theme this Halloween! This Halloween punch was so popular that I needed to make more melting witch things. I recently made this delicious Melting Witch Chocolate Halloween Bark. Like I said, it's such a fun theme that I had to run with it and create at least one more recipe before Halloween!

Melting Witch Halloween Chocolate Bark broken into pieces on black platter with extra candy eyes scattered on plate

💭Why ice cream floats on soda

The reason that ice cream floats on soda has to do with density. You can read more about that You can read more about density HERE. I was simply thrilled that my little witch hats didn't sink. In the past I have made many assumptions, even ones with the laws physics on my side, and I was still left sorely disappointed. My first gingerbread house was a good example. You can read about building my gingerbread house HERE. And then there was the time I tried to make an edible support system for a cake (I was a bit obsessed with everything being edible at the time). But however crazy it was, it should have worked.

Halloween punch for kids | melting witch - with cookie witch hats, licorice brooms and candy eyes

🥘 Ingredients

If you are looking for the ideal Halloween punch recipes for kids, this punch is what kids' dreams are made of:  ice cream, limeade, soda pop, candy, marshmallows, chocolate and cookies! It doesn't get much kid friendlier than that. And it's perfect for a witch themed or Halloween party.

For this recipe, you'll need:

  • key lime sherbert
  • lemon lime soda, Sprite or 7 up
  • frozen limonade, from concentrate
  • lemon lime sparkling water (no sugar or sweetener) - something like Perrier water
  • Hershey's chocolate kisses
  • Oreo (thins) sandwich cookies
  • royal icing (or any icing)
  • mini yellow marshmallows (buy a pack of colored marshmallows and use the yellow)
  • black licorice
  • candy eyes (I bought the red candy eyes at Michael's Arts & Crafts, but had a hard time finding them again.)  However, Walmart's website shows them. You can use any type of candy eyes.

My Witches Brew Halloween Hot Chocolate Halloween Hot Chocolate is another non-alcoholic drink kids love!

Halloween hot chocolate in a clear mug with a black background

🍽 Equipment

A punch bowl is ideal for this recipe, but you could also use a trifle bowl (I did this for my Easter Punch and it works great!) or any large bowl with a very wide rim.

Melting witch Halloween punch for kids - green with cookie witch hats, licorice marshmallow brooms and candy eyes

🔪 Instructions for assembly

I made this green non alcoholic punch for my daughter's Guides Halloween party this year and it was a hit! However, transporting it to the party was challenging. I had to drive VERY slow. So, if the party is not at your house, I recommend you assemble the punch AT the party, just put the pieces together in advance (brooms and witch hats). I did not have that option, given I had to test it, then photograph it. If you are serving this at home, put it together just prior to serving.

💭 Top tip

You don't have to use royal icing for this recipe, but I do recommend you do. It's basically a very strong edible glue that dries hard. It will save you the frustration of having your pieces of witch brooms and witch hats come apart (and it holds up remarkably well in the liquid). You can buy it premade or make it yourself. The royal icing recipe I use for my gingerbread house is easy to make and very strong. Make sure you follow the directions carefully for both making, working with and storing royal icing!

👪 Serving size

This recipe serves about 20 (and the amounts are right for a typical punch bowl) but if you want more or less, simply change the servings (in blue) on the recipe card, select the number you want and the amounts will adjust accordingly. I would recommend you simply half or double the recipe. If you double it, you'll need 2 punch bowls.

This witch punch is a spooky, fun and green Halloween punch recipe (non-alcoholic) that's fun for kids! And in retrospect, I guess I should have been confident that if my fellow humans can get metal to fly through the air, I can certainly get chocolate cookie witch hats to float on punch. But after my past experiences, I take nothing anything for granted when it comes to food and science.

Happy Halloween!

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📋 Melting Witch Halloween Punch (non- alcoholic) Recipe

This green non-alcoholic Halloween Punch is the perfect Halloween potluck or witch themed party recipe, especially for kids! It has key lime Sherbert, soda pop,  chocolate cookie witch hats, marshmallow licorice brooms and candy eyes. It's a kid's dream come true!
Course drink
Cuisine American, Canadian, North American
Keyword green, Halloween, punch, witch
Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 20 people
Calories 51kcal
Author Terri Gilson
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Ingredients

  • 1.5 Litre container of key lime sherbert 946 ml
  • 2 litres lemon lime soda/Sprite or 7 up
  • 1 285 ml can of frozen limonade, concentrated
  • .5 litre lemon lime sparkling water (no sugar or sweetener)

Hats:

  • 12 Hershey's chocolate kisses
  • 12 Oreo cookies (thins) sandwich cookies
  • 1 teaspoon royal icing * you could use any icing (royal icing is just stronger) - I buy pre-made at local grocery store

Witch Brooms:

  • 12 mini yellow marshmallows
  • 3 pieces black licorice
  • 1 teaspoon royal icing you could use any icing (royal icing is just stronger) - I buy pre-made at local grocery store
  • 24 candy eyes
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Instructions

Witch hats:

  • With icing "Glue" Hershey kisses to the top of cookies. Set aside

Witch brooms:

  • Cut licorice in half, then in half again (lengthwise) to make it thinner.
  • Cut marshmallows into broom ends by using small scissors (reserved for food only) or a knife, and making small snips into one end of the marshmallow.
  • With icing “Glue" licorice to marshmallow (uncut end) with a dab of royal icing. Set aside.
  • In a punch bowl, add sparkling water, soda (sprite or 7-up) frozen concentrated limonade and 1 container (946 ml) of key lime sherbert. Mix. 
  • Add scoops of sherbert to the punch (so it floats on top). Use about ½ a 946 ml container.
  • Place witch hats and brooms on mounds of sherbert, then add candy eyes.  Serve immediately.

Notes

👪 Serving size
This recipe serves about 20 (and the amounts are right for a typical punch bowl) but if you want more or less, simply change the servings (in blue) on the recipe card, select the number you want and the amounts will adjust accordingly. I would recommend you simply half or double the recipe. If you double it, you'll need 2 punch bowls.
🍽 Equipment
A punch bowl is ideal for this recipe, but you could also use a trifle bowl (I did this for my Easter Punch and it works great!) or any large bowl with a very wide rim.
💭 TOP TIP
You don't have to use royal icing for this recipe, but I do recommend you do. It's basically a very strong edible glue that dries hard. It will save you the frustration of having your pieces of witch brooms and witch hats come apart (and it holds up remarkably well in the liquid). You can buy it premade or make it yourself. The royal icing recipe I use for my gingerbread house is easy to make and very strong. Make sure you follow the directions carefully for both making, working with and storing royal icing!
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Nutrition Facts
📋 Melting Witch Halloween Punch (non- alcoholic) Recipe
Amount Per Serving (1 cup)
Calories 51 Calories from Fat 18
% Daily Value*
Fat 2g3%
Sodium 37mg2%
Potassium 15mg0%
Carbohydrates 7g2%
Sugar 5g6%
Calcium 7mg1%
Iron 0.6mg3%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 51kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Fat: 2g | Sodium: 37mg | Potassium: 15mg | Sugar: 5g | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 0.6mg
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  1. Karly

    November 02, 2018 at 7:49 am

    Cute idea!

    Reply
    • Terri Gilson

      November 02, 2018 at 4:12 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  2. natasha cain

    September 27, 2019 at 7:08 am

    Really cute meant use for a class project

    Reply
    • Terri Gilson

      September 28, 2019 at 9:08 am

      Thanks!

      Reply
  3. Terri Gilson

    August 08, 2021 at 6:48 am

    Big hit at the Girl Guide's party!

    Reply

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