Witches’ Brew Punch

Nothing says fall fun quite like a bubbling punch bowl that makes everyone smile.
This Witches’ Brew Punch is simple, sweet, and a little bit magical — made with just a few easy ingredients and a swirl of creamy lime sherbet.

It’s completely non-alcoholic, so everyone from kids to grandparents can enjoy it — but for adult gatherings, you can add a light splash of vodka, rum, or sparkling wine for an elegant twist.

Serve it in a large glass bowl, add a little food-grade dry ice for that smoky effect, and watch your guests light up.

Ingredients for Witches’ Brew Punch

Family-Friendly Version

• ½ gallon (8 cups) lime sherbet (softened slightly)
• 2 liters lemon-lime soda (chilled)
• 2 cups pineapple juice (chilled)
• 1 cup orange juice (optional for color + tang)
• Few drops green or purple food coloring (optional)
• 1 small piece food-grade dry ice (for bubbling effect)

Optional Adult Version

• Add 1 to 1½ cups vodka, or
• 1 cup coconut rum, or
• 1 cup sparkling wine / champagne

(Add only one; start small and taste. Prepare two separate bowls if serving both versions.)

How to Make Witches’ Brew Punch

Soften the Sherbet
Let sherbet sit 5–10 minutes at room temp until scoopable.

Mix the Base
In a large punch bowl, combine soda, pineapple juice, and orange juice. Stir gently.

Add the Sherbet
Scoop sherbet into the punch; it’ll float and create a foamy top.

Add Color (Optional)
Stir in a few drops of food coloring for a richer hue.

Add Dry Ice (Optional)
Wearing gloves and using tongs, add a small chunk of food-grade dry ice right before serving.
It will bubble and fog for 5–10 minutes — pure magic.

Serve Immediately
Ladle into glass cups or mason jars. If using dry ice, wait until fog subsides before drinking.

Safety Tips for Dry Ice

• Use food-grade dry ice only.
• Handle with tongs and gloves.
• Never swallow or serve solid pieces of dry ice.
• Keep out of reach of children.

Make It Your Own

• Swap lime for orange sherbet for a candy-corn look.
• Add floating gummy worms for kids.
• Serve in a mason-jar dispenser with orange slices for a harvest vibe.

Jana Rae

Witches’ Brew Punch

This Witches’ Brew Punch is a fun, fizzy, family-friendly fall drink made with lime sherbet, soda, and pineapple juice — and just a touch of dry ice for that magical bubbling effect. Perfect for cozy gatherings, Halloween parties, or autumn nights in. An optional adult version adds a gentle grown-up twist without losing the cozy, playful charm.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Chill time 1 hour hr

Total Time 1 hour hr 10 minutes mins

Servings: 12 cups

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Calories: 150

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

Family-Friendly Version

• ½ gallon 8 cups lime sherbet (softened slightly)
• 2 liters lemon-lime soda chilled
• 2 cups pineapple juice chilled
• 1 cup orange juice optional for color + tang
• Few drops green or purple food coloring optional
• 1 small piece food-grade dry ice for bubbling effect

Optional Adult Version

• Add 1 to 1½ cups vodka or
• 1 cup coconut rum or
• 1 cup sparkling wine / champagne

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Method

 

1. Soften the Sherbet: Let sherbet sit 5–10 minutes at room temp until scoopable.
2. Mix the Base: In a large punch bowl, combine soda, pineapple juice, and orange juice. Stir gently.
3. Add the Sherbet: Scoop sherbet into the punch; it’ll float and create a foamy top.
4. Add Color (Optional): Stir in a few drops of food coloring for a richer hue.

Add Dry Ice (Optional)

1. Wearing gloves and using tongs, add a small chunk of food-grade dry ice right before serving.
2. It will bubble and fog for 5–10 minutes — pure magic.
3. Serve Immediately: Ladle into glass cups or mason jars. If using dry ice, wait until fog subsides before drinking.

Notes

• Make ahead: Mix juices + soda a day before. Add sherbet and dry ice right before serving.
• Dry ice lasts ≈ 10 minutes per chunk. Add more for a refresher effect.
• Leftovers: Lose fizz quickly — best served fresh.