Spooktacular Purple People Eater Halloween Punch Recipe

This Purple People Eater Halloween Punch is a fun, non-alcoholic beverage perfect for Halloween parties, combining sweet fruits and a vibrant purple hue.

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Prep Time 10

Chilling Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings: 8 cups

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Calories: 120

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Base

1 cup grenadine Adds sweetness and vibrant color; substitute with pure cranberry juice for a tangier flavor.
2 cups Blue Gatorade Provides fruity flavor and stunning hue; a similar taste can be achieved with Blue Hawaiian Punch.
4 cups Sprite Gives fizz and sweetness, replace with 7-Up or any lemon-lime soda if needed.
0.5 cup lemon juice Brings tartness to balance the flavors; lime juice is a nice alternative.

For the Color

1 bottle violet food coloring Enhances the punch's striking purple appearance; gel food coloring is ideal.

Equipment

Large pitcher
long spoon

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

In a large pitcher, pour in 1 cup of grenadine, 2 cups of Blue Gatorade, and 4 cups of chilled Sprite. Stir gently for about 30 seconds until blended.
Squeeze in half a cup of fresh lemon juice and stir again for another 30 seconds, integrating the lemon juice beautifully.
Add a few drops of violet food coloring to achieve a vibrant purple shade, stirring thoroughly until the desired color is reached.
Chill the punch in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes before serving to enhance the flavors.
Serve the chilled punch in glasses filled with ice, garnishing with gummy worms or candy eyeballs for festive flair.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 30gSodium: 10mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 28gVitamin C: 15mg

Notes

Chill ingredients beforehand for a refreshingly cold punch without excessive ice, which can dilute the flavor. Adjust sweetness by adding more lemon juice if too sweet.

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