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Witch’s Brew

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By: Leigh Anne WilkesPosted: 10/09/20Updated: 9/15/26

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witch's brew in a black cauldron

Easy Witches Brew Punch is a fun Halloween drink perfect for parties! This simple, festive punch is delicious, kid-friendly, and easy to serve.

witch's brew in a black cauldron

Why You’ll Love This Recipe!

This Witches Brew is one of those “been around forever” recipes from my recipe collection. I’m pretty sure it originally came from a church event or shower my mom attended sometime in the ’70s or ’80s. Those tried-and-true recipes are often the best ones!

It’s easy and festive. This Halloween punch comes together quickly with just a few simple ingredients, but it looks extra fun and festive served at a Halloween party.

It’s perfect for a crowd. Witches Brew is an easy way to serve a group, whether you’re hosting a Halloween party, neighborhood gathering or family get-together.

And, of course, the presentation is half the fun! Instead of pulling out one of my punch bowls (yes, I actually own two!), I serve my Witches Brew in an old cast iron cauldron I found at an antique mall. I was so excited when I spotted it because I knew immediately what I was going to use it for. Since the cauldron is rusty and has holes in the bottom, I simply tucked a metal bowl inside to hold the punch. It makes the perfect Halloween centerpiece!

overhead shot of a bowl full of witch's brew

Ingredients Needed

  • Pineapple Juice
  • Lime Sherbet
  • Lemon Lime Soda or Ginger Ale
  • Lime Juice
girl drinking witch's brew

How to Make Witch’s Brew

  • Pour juices into punch bowl.
  • Add lime sherbet
  • Pour ginger ale or lemon lime soda over the sherbet  
witch's brew with plastic eye balls in it

Tips from leigh Anne

  1. Chill everything first. Make sure the pineapple juice, lemon lime soda or ginger ale and lime juice are well chilled before assembling your Witches Brew. This keeps the punch cold without needing ice, which can water it down.
  2. Add the sherbet right before serving. Spoon the lime sherbet into the punch just before your guests arrive. As it melts, it creates a fun, frothy green top and makes the punch creamy.
  3. Pour in the soda last. Add the lemon lime soda or ginger ale just before serving so your Halloween punch stays nice and bubbly.
  4. Choose your fizz. Lemon lime soda will give you a sweeter punch, while ginger ale adds a little more flavor and is slightly less sweet. Both work great.
  5. Make it extra spooky. Serve your Witches Brew in a cauldron or dark-colored punch bowl. You can also float a few extra scoops of lime sherbet on top just before serving to give it that bubbly, frothy “witches brew” look.
  6. If you want your punch a deeper green, add in a little green food color.
  7. Add plastic eyeballs for a spooky effect. I found them at the Dollar Store.
  8. For even more spookiness, add in a piece of dry ice to the punch to create a spooky smokey effect.
closeup shot of witch's brew in a cup with a straw

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I make Witch’s Brew ahead of time?

You can combine the pineapple juice and lime juice ahead of time and keep them refrigerated. Wait to add the soda and lime sherbet until just before serving so the punch stays fizzy and frothy.

How do I keep Witch’s Brew cold without watering it down?

Start with all of your ingredients well chilled. You can also freeze some pineapple juice in ice cube trays and use those instead of regular ice cubes.

Can I use diet soda?

Yes, if you want to reduce the sugar content, use diet soda.

This easy Witches Brew Punch is proof that you don’t need anything complicated to make a Halloween party feel extra special. With pineapple juice, lime sherbet, lime juice and plenty of fizz, it’s sweet, refreshing and perfectly green and spooky. Serve it from a cauldron for an easy Halloween drink that is almost as much fun to look at as it is to drink!

Try these other fun recipes!

  • Halloween Witch Party
  • Oreo Witch Shoes
  • Lime Freeze
  • Halloweenie Roast 2012

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witch's brew in a black cauldron

Witch’s Brew Recipe

Recipe From: Leigh Anne Wilkes
Easy Witches Brew Punch is a fun Halloween drink perfect for parties! This simple, festive punch is delicious, kid-friendly, and easy to serve.
serves: 8 people
Prep:5 minutes minutes
Total:5 minutes minutes
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Ingredients

  • 46 oz. pineapple juice chilled
  • 2 liters ginger ale 7 up or Squirt
  • 1/4 cup lime juice I used Key Lime Juice in the bottle
  • 1 quart lime sherbet

Instructions

  • Pour chilled juices into punch bowl.
  • Add lime shervet
  • Pour ginger ale over the top
  • Add dry ice if desired.

Tips & Notes:

  1. Chill everything first. Make sure the pineapple juice, lemon lime soda or ginger ale and lime juice are well chilled before assembling your Witches Brew. This keeps the punch cold without needing ice, which can water it down.
  2. Add the sherbet right before serving. Spoon the lime sherbet into the punch just before your guests arrive. As it melts, it creates a fun, frothy green top and makes the punch creamy.
  3. Pour in the soda last. Add the lemon lime soda or ginger ale just before serving so your Halloween punch stays nice and bubbly.
  4. Choose your fizz. Lemon lime soda will give you a sweeter punch, while ginger ale adds a little more flavor and is slightly less sweet. Both work great.
  5. Make it extra spooky. Serve your Witches Brew in a cauldron or dark-colored punch bowl. You can also float a few extra scoops of lime sherbet on top just before serving to give it that bubbly, frothy “witches brew” look.
  6. If you want your punch a deeper green, add in a little green food color.
  7. Add plastic eyeballs for a spooky effect. I found them at the Dollar Store.
  8. For even more spookiness, add in a piece of dry ice to the punch to create a spooky smokey effect.

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Nutrition Facts:

Calories: 343kcal (17%) Carbohydrates: 79g (26%) Protein: 2g (4%) Fat: 3g (5%) Saturated Fat: 1g (6%) Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g Monounsaturated Fat: 1g Cholesterol: 1mg Sodium: 75mg (3%) Potassium: 337mg (10%) Fiber: 2g (8%) Sugar: 67g (74%) Vitamin A: 66IU (1%) Vitamin C: 21mg (25%) Calcium: 94mg (9%) Iron: 1mg (6%)
* Disclaimer: All nutrition information are estimates only. Read full disclosure here.
Course:Beverage
Cuisine:American
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  1. Kenneth Wyss says

    Posted on 10/28 at 1:51 pm

    I will be looking forward to making this Halloween favorite for my Halloween traditions.

    Reply
  2. Diana Trotter says

    Posted on 10/20 at 10:09 pm

    What a cool idea!!! Love the eye balls!! 🙂

    Reply
    • Leigh Anne says

      Posted on 10/21 at 8:05 am

      Diana, The eyeballs turn it into a bowl of fun!!

      Reply
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