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    Home ยป Recipes ยป Drinks (Non-Alcoholic) ยป Slow Cooker Vampire Punch {Serve Warm or Cold}

    LAST UPDATED: June 13, 2020 โ€ข FIRST PUBLISHED: October 26, 2017 By Toni Dash 53 Comments

    Slow Cooker Vampire Punch {Serve Warm or Cold}

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    Slow Cooker Vampire Punch is a blood-red simple punch perfect for warming little Trick-or-Treaters in between candy collecting rounds.

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    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!

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    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.

    Smoking, blood red Slow Cooker Vampire Punch in skull glasses on an antique silver tray

    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.Red smoking Slow Cooker Vampire Punch on a silver tray

    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.

    Skull glass of vodka with shot syringes

    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:

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    Spooky Slow Cooker Vampire Punch in skull glasses on an antique silver tray

    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.
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    Course: Drinks
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 3 hours hours
    Total Time: 3 hours hours 5 minutes minutes
    Servings: 16 1 cup servings
    Calories: 65kcal
    Author: Toni Dash
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    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.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 65kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 0g | Fat: 0g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 15mg | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin C: 5.2mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 0.2mg
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    1. krystal says

      October 26, 2017 at 8:44 pm

      5 stars
      This is such a fun drink! I’m ready to make this for our Halloween party! YUM!

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    2. Wendy Polisi says

      October 26, 2017 at 8:43 pm

      I seriously love that this can be hot or cold. I also love that it can be served for both kids and adults easily!

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    3. Theresa says

      October 26, 2017 at 8:37 pm

      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!

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      • Toni Dash says

        October 26, 2017 at 8:40 pm

        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!

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    4. Carol Cassara says

      October 26, 2017 at 8:28 pm

      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!

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    5. AnnMarie John says

      October 26, 2017 at 8:23 pm

      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!

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      • Toni Dash says

        October 26, 2017 at 8:32 pm

        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!

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    6. TColeman says

      October 26, 2017 at 6:40 pm

      This punch looks so cool! I absolutely love anything that you can make in a slow cooker and have never thought about drinks.

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      • Toni Dash says

        October 26, 2017 at 8:33 pm

        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!

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    7. Claudia Krusch says

      October 26, 2017 at 6:15 pm

      This Vampire Punch is sure to be a hit at this years Halloween party. I will have to add it to my party list.

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    8. Pam says

      October 26, 2017 at 5:48 pm

      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.

      Reply
    9. Tonya says

      October 26, 2017 at 4:09 pm

      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!

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    10. kristi says

      October 26, 2017 at 4:08 pm

      Perfect timing with this, we have a Halloween event to attend this weekend and need to bring something. This would be great.

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      • Toni Dash says

        October 26, 2017 at 5:07 pm

        And so easy!

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