Witch’s brew halloween punch

By Jennifer Fujita on August 11th, 2025
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Here is a Halloween drink recipe worthy of any witch's cauldron. This simple Halloween party cocktail calls for apple cider and bourbon or caramel-flavoured vodka. Using a melon baller, it's easy to create apple "heads" to float on top to heighten the horror. Every hour will be the witching hour when you serve this potent punch!

Yield: 20

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Ingredients

  • 4 to 5 apples
  • Melon baller and paring knife
  • 1 gal. apple cider, chilled
  • 4 cups bourbon or caramel-flavoured vodka (optional)

Directions

  1. Peel and cut apples in half, removing the core.
  2. Using a melon baller and a paring knife, create faces on each apple half.
  3. Pour cold cider into a punch bowl. Add bourbon or vodka if desired.
  4. Float the “heads” on the surface of the punch. You could add dry ice to your display for a more chilling atmosphere.