Melting Monster Halloween Punch

Melting Monster Punch is the perfect Halloween drink for kids and adults! Made with three simple ingredients, this lemon-lime mocktail is the perfect beverage for any Halloween gathering. Makes 1 drink, but can be turned into a pitcher or a punch bowl.

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Two glasses of a Halloween drink for kids display the candy eyeballs

This punch is a nod to a punch that a sorority sister’s mom always made.

Whether it was for a shower or an informal get-together, her punch made an appearance, and I absolutely loved it.

However, I never got the recipe.

So when I was brainstorming Halloween drinks that would be kid friendly but also fun adults, I remembered that punch and thought I’d give it a shot.

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    Turns out, my tastebuds remembered the flavors and led the way… and we made these festive by adding edible candy eyeballs!

    Why we love this recipe

    My daughter and her friend adored this Halloween punch for kids so much. They started sipping it out of straws, then requested spoons to scoop out the lime sherbet fizz.

    Her friend’s mama and I? Well, we enjoyed watching our toddlers enjoying something so much and both sipped on our own punches, too!

    It’s sweet—but not too sweet—and it’s fun to add those candy eyeballs, too, for a spooky touch.

    This is a spooky Halloween drink that the whole family can love, and that’s something I can get behind!

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    Looking for something Halloween-y, but don’t see it above? Check out these 31 Halloween Recipes and my Halloween recipe index.

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    What do I need to make this Halloween punch recipe?

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    Let’s talk ingredients!

    In addition to the tools above, you’re going to need some ingredients to make this recipe, too! Chances are, you might already have some of them in your fridge or pantry. Scroll down to the recipe card for the full measurements and instructions.

    Be sure to grab ’em from your grocery store and keep them in the fridge/freezer until it’s go time.

    • Lemonade—homemade or store-bought is A-OK!
    • Lemon-lime soda—use your favorite brand. You could also swap this with ginger ale if you like that, too.
    • Lime sherbet—for that spooky green color!
    • Candy eyeballs—because they kids loved adding these to their drinks! Yes, they’ll more than likely sink, but it’s a fun factor for kids, and I won’t deny mine something delightful like this.

    Unlike a lot of mocktail recipes, we’re not using orange juice or pineapple juice. We’re also not adding any additional food coloring, though we all know that the sherbet has some.

    A woman drops candy eyeballs on top of the sherbert

    How to make our favorite Halloween drink for kids

    Make individual Melting Monster drinks

    In a glass, pour in all of the lemonade and half of the lemon-lime soda. We used plastic party cups because our kids were drinking this punch, but you can use regular glasses, too, or even kids’ cups.

    Scoop the sherbet into the glass.

    Decorate with candy eyeballs! This is especially fun if you let the kids do it (or your party guests, who are kids at heart).

    Eyeball tip!

    Keep in mind that the eyeballs will move as the sherbet melts, so some eyeballs might slip into the drink. We had a hard time keeping them steady. Try to place the eyeballs intentionally so you don’t end up with lots in the bottom of your glass.

    When the monster has its eyes, pour in the rest of the lemon-lime soda. This will cause the drink to fizz and look extra festive!

    Enjoy immediately.

    Make a Melting Monster Pitcher/Punch Drink

    In a pitcher or a punch bowl, add the following:

    • 32 oz. lemonade
    • 32 oz. of lemon-lime soda, divided
    • 8-10 scoops lime sherbet

    Add the lemonade and 16 oz. of the soda, stirring together.

    Next, add the sherbet, and top with the extra 16 oz. of soda.

    Decorate with candy eyeballs or let guests add individual eyeballs to their glasses.

    Serve immediately as the sherbet begins to melt.

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    Erin’s Easy Entertaining Tips

    Obviously, I think this monster punch is the perfect Halloween drink for kids and adults. It’s adorable and super fun to make. (It’s also really easy for easy entertaining, so that’s another win in my book!)

    That said, there are a few things you can do to make it even easier:

    Measure out your ingredients in advance. You can’t make this drink in advance because the sherbet will melt, but you can have the ingredients lined up for when you’re ready to serve.

    Switch up the colors! We used lime sherbet because I liked the idea of making a green monster punch, but if you’re more into orange or raspberry sherbet, use that instead! The flavor profile will be different, but it’ll make for an equally delicious Halloween punch.

    Lemon-lime soda is poured directly on top of the Halloween drink for kids, creating fizz

    Quick tips and tricks to the best Halloween punch

    • Serve it for your crowd! With kids, use plastic cups so that your glasses don’t break. If just serving this to adults, consider turning it into a Halloween cocktail by adding a splash of vanilla vodka.
    • Swap out flavors. Use ginger ale instead of lemon-lime soda. Limeade would make a delicious swap for the lemonade. Use a different flavor of sherbet if you want a monster of a different color. Just note that these swaps will all change the flavor profile of the drink.
    • Make it into a punch bowl drink. Pour the pitcher ingredients into a giant bowl. Consider adding dry ice beneath the bowl (in a cold-safe bowl) to create a spooky effect without adding the dry ice to the punch. You should not consume anything that has dry ice in it because that is a safety risk.
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    Three glasses of Melting Monster Halloween Punch are served on a black background

    Melting Monster Halloween Punch

    Erin Parker, The Speckled Palate
    Kids and adults will love this festive Melting Monster Halloween Punch! Made with three simple ingredients, this lemon-lime mocktail is the perfect beverage to serve for various Halloween festivities. Set up a drink station and let kids decorate their melting monsters with edible candy eyeballs before sipping! Slightly tart with a hint of sweetness, Melting Monster Halloween Punch is a delightful drink to serve to a crowd this Halloween!
    4.70 from 10 votes
    Servings 1 drink
    Calories 337 kcal
    Prep Time 5 minutes
    Total Time 5 minutes

    Ingredients
      

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    Instructions
     

    • In a glass, pour in all of the lemonade and 2 ounces of the lemon-lime soda.
    • Scoop the lime sherbet into the glass.
    • Decorate the sherbet with candy eyeballs. The eyeballs will move as the sherbet does, and some might slip into the drink. It’s hard to keep them steady, so you have to place them intentionally.
    • When the monster sherbet has been decorated, pour in the rest of the lemon-lime soda.
    • Enjoy immediately as the sherbet melts into the punch!

    Notes

    This recipe can easily be made for a crowd in a pitcher! Add the following to a pitcher:
    • 32 oz. lemonade
    • 32 oz. lemon-lime soda
    • 8-10 scoops sherbet
    Stir, and serve immediately. Place candy eyeballs in a bowl, and allow guests to decorate their own drinks.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1drinkCalories: 337kcalCarbohydrates: 77gProtein: 2gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 88mgFiber: 2gSugar: 65g
    Keyword drinks, easy mocktail for kids, festive mocktail, halloween, halloween drink, halloween drink for kids, halloween mocktail, kid drink, monster drink, monster punch, sherbert drink, spooky mocktail
    Course Mocktails & Nonalcoholic Drinks
    Cuisine American
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    The photos and recipe for this Melting Monster Halloween Punch were originally published on October 4, 2017. The text of this blog post was updated on October 9, 2019.

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    About the Author:

    Erin Parker is a Southern gal living in Texas with her husband and two daughters. She started The Speckled Palate to share what she was cooking as a newlywed… and over the years, it’s evolved to capture her love for hosting. Specifically, the EASIEST, lowest key entertaining because everyone deserves to see their people and connect over good food. Learn more about her

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    14 Comments

    1. Girrrrrrllllll. I love this! Every year we throw a costume party and it’s basically my favorite thing ever. I’m always looking for fun drinks I can make A LOT of and this is IT! Definitely trying with marshmallow vodka.

    2. That is clever!

      You remind me that we did something similar when I was a kid – orange sherbet in ginger ale, so far as I remember – supposed to be a witch’s vat, I think. (All that bubbling and fizzing!) But the candy eyes bring it up a whole other level! I love it!

      1. Hey Stacy! I hate that you can’t find lime sherbet. If you want to use another flavor of sherbet like orange or raspberry, I think those would be a good swap here. The monster’s color will be different, and the overall flavor will shift, but it should still be delicious. Let me know how it turns out if you decide to make it with one of these!

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