Slow Cooker Vampire Punch is a blood-red simple punch perfect for warming little Trick-or-Treaters in between candy collecting rounds. For those in warmer areas, the punch can be made beforehand and chilled for serving. There is a suggestion for adults feeling they need a little kick with their punch too!
In Colorado Halloween often falls on a cold snowy day. It doesn’t seem to put a kink in Trick-or-Treating plans, we just often open the door to heavily parka’d princesses and Ninja Turtles. It has however made me rethink the Halloween buffet I usually whip up for pre-outing noshing or friends dropping by. This year I’m adding Slow Cooker Vampire Punch which can be served toasty warm or made ahead and chilled for more hospitable locations that don’t need a warm up.
I find punches are always welcome and make an occasion feel like a party. This recipe is a simple one with fruit punch, ginger ale and a spicy little surprise to make the flavor unexpected. Slow Cooker Vampire Punch is heated to blend flavors and keep warm while other festivities go on as usual.
When we first moved to our neighborhood in 2001 all the neighbors had moved in at the same time. There was lots of socializing in many forms. Our first Halloween with our then 3-year-old daughter brought us to a neighbor’s home we did not know.
After boisterously greeting the tots in full costume and handing out candy, the woman of the house pulled out a tray of shots for adult ‘Trick-or-Drinking’. They were shots of Schnapps or crème de menthe if I recall. Whatever they were, I clearly remember them as being strong and providing great fortitude for the adults for the long night of chilly candy gathering ahead.
I would be fearful of liability for all sorts of things that could ensue following giving complete strangers shots of alcohol to head off into the night on foot. However, I love the idea of adults having the choice to booze up their punch if desired. Shots, literally syringes, of vodka may be served on the side of the slow cooker vampire punch to turn it into a cocktail if desired!
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How to make Slow Cooker Vampire Punch:
Slow Cooker Vampire Punch
This simple punch is a tasty warm blood-red drink perfect for warming Trick or Treaters and their parents on a chilly Hallow's Eve. It can also be made the day prior and chilled for serving.
Ingredients
- 64 ounces Hawaiian Punch 'Fruit Juicy Red'
- 2 liter Ginger Ale
- 3 ounce Red Hot Candies
Instructions
Add all ingredients in a 6-7 quart slow cooker and cook on LOW for 3 hours.
Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle says
I am SO doing this for Halloween! I love the flavors and the look. This is perfect for our party!
Colleen Lanin says
We are SO getting our ghoul on this Halloween. LOVE this drink. And the glasses you served them in is perfect!
Bill Sweeney says
I love the addition of Redhots in this. They are my favorite candy from way back when I was a kid. Sounds like good stuff.
Jeni Hawkins says
Ohhhh, that’s fun! I love that you used Red Hots candies in it! I think I would need some Schnapps in there for sure! 🙂
Tracey says
Love this and I love that it can be done in the slow cooker! I love easy recipes that pack a fun and big punch!
Makeba Giles says
You always have some unique recipes! I bet this vampire punch is just as good as your other drink recipes!
Maureen says
I love the idea of making up a punch in the slow cooker, this Vampire Punch will be a great addition to any Halloween party this year. Lovely idea, appreciate you coming up with it to share with us!
Keikilani says
I love the idea of having the booze in the syringes! That is brilliant! So fun.
Liz Mays says
This is such a cool concept. I love the idea of offering some vodka syringes on the side. What a fun party drink!
Mommy Moment says
Theme parties are SO much fun! Especially when the food and drink match the theme. Very well done.
kristi says
Perfect timing with this, we have a Halloween event to attend this weekend and need to bring something. This would be great.
Toni Dash says
And so easy!
Tonya says
Such a cute idea and love how you’ve thought of everything by including the “shots” of alcohol. Very cute presentation and fun drink idea!
Pam says
This sounds like a fun punch for Halloween. It was really hot here last year for Halloween but this year it seems like it will be cold.
Claudia Krusch says
This Vampire Punch is sure to be a hit at this years Halloween party. I will have to add it to my party list.
TColeman says
This punch looks so cool! I absolutely love anything that you can make in a slow cooker and have never thought about drinks.
Toni Dash says
I do think drinks are an after thought! This one is so easy you can put it together in 5 minutes and it just simmers into beautiful flavors!
AnnMarie John says
I’m used to Halloween drinks being cold, so this is all new to me. I think it’s awesome because it will help the trick or treaters and the guests that you have over feel warm. Thanks for the recipe!
Toni Dash says
That’s one great thing about this recipe, it can be warm or cold. We tend to have freezing Halloweens or temperate temps. Never know!
Carol Cassara says
That’s pretty cool! I love the creativity, and it’s really nice that it’s warm for a change. I’m pretty sure it’s going to be hit!
Theresa says
How fun! Where we trick or treat, there is one family that makes sure all of the adults gets a frosty can of beer when they come by. I always thought that was pretty cool of him to do. I bet he’d have a blast with the shots and punches too!
Toni Dash says
I thought it was a pretty civilized thing when we first experienced the Trick or Drinking house. That was when all the neighbors moved in and there weren’t many outside trick or treaters. Now we get a lot of families coming in so I’d worry about handing booze out to strangers!
Wendy Polisi says
I seriously love that this can be hot or cold. I also love that it can be served for both kids and adults easily!
krystal says
This is such a fun drink! I’m ready to make this for our Halloween party! YUM!
Sheena Tatum says
Those syringes are seriously epic. I LOVE that look and the feel it gives to the drink.
Sara Welch says
I am always looking for fun but easy things to spruce up Halloween parties. I love that this gives something for all ages.
Heather says
The styling of these drinks is so perfect. I never would have guessed there were just a few ingredients needed to make such a devious drink.
Toni Dash says
Sometimes more isn’t more! Simple can be perfect!
Kathy says
I need to do this for halloween! It looks amazing.
susan5minutesformom says
That punch looks awesome and I love that you can make it in the slow cooker. One less thing to think about before getting ready for your party or trick or treaters!
Annemarie LeBlanc says
Looks like this will be the star of the Halloween feast in my home! I just love that it could be served warm or cold, plus of course, an option to have vodka with it too. No more mixing separate kinds of drinks for kids and adults. Just one big cauldron of vampire punch will do!
Sarah says
We aren’t having a Halloween party this year but I still want to make this punch. It sounds yummy!
Janis @MommyBlogExpert says
What a scary drink you’ve created for Halloween. I love the skull serving glasses too, bet those will be a hit at your party this year.
Tracy @ Ascending Butterfly says
I have never tried a warm punch before, but I am loving the presentation on this punch and love those super cool skull glasses too!
Hali says
Oooh the addition of the Red Hots must give it the flavor kick it needs to stand out. Sounds perfect for Halloween!
Tara says
What a fabulous punch to serve at a Halloween party. I’ll be serving this at mine.
Sapana V says
It looks perfect for this Halloween party. I will try to prepare this.