Shrunken Head Party Punch
Shrunken Head Party Punch doubles as a delicious drink and a creepy conversation piece! Made with fruit juices, lemon-lime soda, and a splash of grenadine, the best part of this beverage is the floating “shrunken heads” which are made with baked apples!
Spooky Halloween Punch
No Halloween party is complete without a ghoulishly red bowl of Shrunken Head Party Punch — topped, of course, with a handful of bobbing “heads”!
I love this recipe because it serves two purposes: one, it allows guests to serve themselves a tasty drink, and two, it’s an awesome piece of spooky décor! Plus, this Party Punch is the perfect refreshment to share with adults and kids, alike.
Shrunken Head Party Punch Ingredients
Apples
Cranberry Juice
Apple Juice
Orange Juice
Lemon-Lime Soda
Grenadine
Ice
How To Make Shrunken Head Party Punch
1. Preheat the oven and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Peel the apples and slice them in half. Then carve faces into the apple flesh.
3. Transfer the apples cut-side down on the parchment paper and bake.
4. Combine the liquid ingredients in a large punch bowl while the apples are baking.
5. Remove the apples from the heat and allow them to cool before using them in the cold punch.
How To Make Shrunken Heads From Apples
And now for the freaky finale: the heads! Peel Granny Smith apples (or any other apple really), carve frightening faces, and bake! Your “heads” will dry out as they’re cooking in the oven, so yes, they’re literally shrunken.
The best part is, these shrunken heads float so everyone can see your creepy craftsmanship! They also add a touch of crisp Granny Smith flavor to the punch.
If this punch isn’t quite what you’re looking for, you could add these shrunken heads to any batch-sized beverage. They’re a fun addition to Crock Pot Apple Cider and Mulled Wine!
More Halloween Party Recipes
- Goosebumps Halloween Punch – A nonalcoholic punch that’s always a crowd pleaser!
- Melted Witch Cupcakes – Made with a doctored up boxed cake mix!
- Blood & Guts Cocktail – Raspberry Jello, grape Jello, vodka, Lemon Lime Soda, and Grenadine!
- Mummy Cupcakes – An easy dessert to bring festive Halloween fun to parties!
- Easy Frankenstein Rice Krispie Treats – A Halloween twist on the family favorite treat!
Steps
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside.
Peel the apples and slice them in half, use a paring knife to carve your faces out to of the apple flesh. Please the apples cut-side down on the parchment paper and bake for 45 minutes.
While the apples are baking, combine the liquid ingredients in a large punch bowl.
Remove from heat and allow to cool if being used in this cold punch recipe or add them directly into a warm drink recipe.
Nutrition
- Calories108
- Carbs26g
- Sugar23g
- Sodium11mg
Estimates per serving, when a serving size is listed.
