đź“‹ 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!
Servings 20 people
Calories 51kcal
Ingredients
Punch:
- 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)
- ÂĽ teaspoon green food coloring (gel) (optional)
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
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 add about â…“ of a container of key lime sherbert. Mix.Â
- Add the remainder of the sherbert in scoops to the top of the punch (so it floats on top).
- Place witch hats and brooms on mounds of sherbert, then add candy eyes. Serve immediately.
Notes
Expert Recipe Tips:
Assemble just before serving: Add the sherbet and decorations right before serving so the foam stays fresh and the witch hats and brooms don’t get soggy.
Pre-chill your ingredients: For the frothiest, coldest punch, make sure the soda, sparkling water, and lemonade concentrate are well chilled before mixing. This helps the sherbet stay firm and float better.
Prep decorations in advance: You can make the witch hats and brooms 1–2 days ahead and store them in an airtight container at room temperature. This saves time on party day and prevents sticky or soft cookies.
Don't use Sorbet: Sorbet doesn't contain fat, so it won't float properly and create a foundation to hold the decorations.
Use royal icing for best results: Royal icing dries hard and holds up beautifully in the punch, keeping your candy decorations and edible props intact. Regular frosting or melted chocolate can soften in the liquid.
Adjust sweetness to taste: If you prefer a less sweet punch, replace half of the lemon-lime soda with additional sparkling water. You’ll still get the fizz without the extra sugar.
Keep it cold longer: Instead of using ice cubes (which dilute the punch), freeze extra soda or sparkling water into ice cubes or use small scoops of frozen sherbet as “ice.”
Make it your own: Change up the theme by using orange sherbet and grape soda for a “Pumpkin Witch” look or use blue raspberry sherbet for a “Frozen Witch” twist.
Serve with a ladle or cup scoop: Since the foam can be thick, a ladle makes it easier to serve both liquid and a bit of sherbet in every cup.
Make it easy to transport: If you’re bringing it to a party, transport the liquid base in a sealed container and the decorations separately. Assemble the punch on-site for the best presentation.
Double for a crowd: If you’re hosting a big Halloween bash, this recipe easily doubles — just make sure you have two large punch bowls or a cauldron-style container to fit it all!
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 51kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Fat: 2g | Sodium: 37mg | Potassium: 15mg | Sugar: 5g | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 0.6mg
