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!
Love the idea of using some dry ice in Vampire Punch? This Dry Ice Guide has you covered!
How to make Slow Cooker Vampire Punch:
Recipe
Slow Cooker Vampire Punch
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.
- Cook on LOW for 3 hours. Serve warm or chill and serve.
Mommy Moment says
Theme parties are SO much fun! Especially when the food and drink match the theme. Very well done.
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!
Keikilani says
I love the idea of having the booze in the syringes! That is brilliant! So fun.
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!
Makeba Giles says
You always have some unique recipes! I bet this vampire punch is just as good as your other drink recipes!
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!
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! 🙂
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.
Colleen Lanin says
We are SO getting our ghoul on this Halloween. LOVE this drink. And the glasses you served them in is perfect!
Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle says
I am SO doing this for Halloween! I love the flavors and the look. This is perfect for our party!