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‘Vampire’s Kiss’ Punch (An Easy Halloween Mocktail!)

A hand holding an elegant glass of a homemade, red, and spooky "Vampire's Kiss" Punch at a fun and festive Halloween party.

A simple, no-cook recipe for a festive ‘Vampire’s Red Berry Punch Mocktail,’ perfect for a Halloween party. This kid-friendly drink gets its deep ‘bloody’ red color from a blend of cranberry juice, pomegranate juice, and grenadine. The punch is made fizzy with the addition of lemon-lime soda just before serving and is garnished with maraschino cherries for a classic touch.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups unsweetened cranberry juice
  • 1 cup pomegranate juice
  • 1/2 cup grenadine
  • 2 cups chilled lemon-lime soda (e.g., Sprite or 7-Up)
  • 1/2 cup maraschino cherry juice
  • 1/2 cup water (optional)
  • Ice cubes
  • Maraschino cherries for garnish
  • Fresh cranberries or lime slices (optional garnish)

Instructions

  1. In a large pitcher or punch bowl, combine the cranberry juice, pomegranate juice, grenadine, and maraschino cherry juice.
  2. Just before serving, gently stir in the chilled lemon-lime soda and the optional water, being careful not to stir out the carbonation.
  3. Fill serving glasses with ice cubes.
  4. Pour the punch into the glasses.
  5. Garnish each glass with a maraschino cherry and, optionally, a few fresh cranberries or a lime slice.
  6. Serve immediately while it is cold and bubbly.

Notes

  • This is a very fast, no-cook party punch that is perfect for all ages.
  • The deep red color from the combination of juices and grenadine creates the ‘Vampire’ or ‘bloody’ theme.
  • For the best result and maximum fizziness, ensure all liquid ingredients are well-chilled and add the carbonated soda just before you are ready to serve.
  • This recipe is a mocktail, so it is naturally non-alcoholic.