Vampire Blood Punch
A thrilling and delicious beverage with vibrant red hues, perfect for Halloween gatherings, combining blood orange and cherry juices with optional spirits.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 servings
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
- 3 cups blood orange juice
- 1 cup tart cherry juice
- 0.5 oz fresh lime juice
- 1 oz mezcal or dark rum (optional)
- 1 cup tequila or mezcal (optional)
- 0.5 oz cherry liqueur or grenadine (optional)
- Splash of soda water or prosecco (optional)
- Red sugar (for rimming glasses)
- Rosemary sprig or black cherry (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the glasses: Rim each glass with lime juice and dip into red sugar.
- Mix the juices: In a large pitcher, combine 3 cups of blood orange juice, 1 cup of tart cherry juice, and 0.5 oz of fresh lime juice.
- Add the alcohol (if desired): Stir in optional mezcal, dark rum, cherry liqueur (or grenadine), and additional tequila or mezcal.
- Chill the punch: Add ice to the pitcher and refrigerate for at least 10 minutes.
- Add fizz: Just before serving, pour in a splash of soda water or prosecco.
- Serve: Pour the punch into sugar-rimmed glasses, decorate with rosemary or a black cherry, and enjoy!
Notes
For a non-alcoholic version, omit the spirits and add more soda for a festive drink. Use fresh blood oranges for the best flavor.