This hassle-free and cost-efficient punch requires very few ingredients. Can’t believe your bloody eyes? Neither will your guests. Happy Halloween and stay safe!
Prep time: Less than 5 minutes
Serves: 8
Ingredients (for kids):
Juice of 4 limes
2 tablespoons sugar
3 cups pomegranate or cranberry juice, chilled
2 liters ginger ale, chilled
2 to 4 drops red food color (optional)
One package plastic Halloween eyeballs
Ingredients (for adults):
Same as above, plus 5 to 6 shots of Vodka (adjust, according to taste)
1. In a small bowl, stir together the lime juice and sugar until sugar is dissolved.
2. Pour the lime juice and sugar mixture into a large punch bowl.
3. Stir in the juice and ginger ale and red food color.
4. For the adult version, add vodka and stir.
5. Decorate punch with plastic eyeballs (they will float) and serve.
Text and Photographs ©2013 Nancy DeLucia Real
Note: The cupcake design was inspired by Wilton Icing Decorations®
Nancy DeLucia Real is an art historian and chef. She has led culinary courses at the Italian Cultural Institute, The Getty Center and The Getty Villa and is a former member of the Culinary Historians of Southern California. Nancy's gastronomy training took place in the heart of Italy under the tutelage of her grandmother. She has taught international cuisine at Williams Sonoma and Sur la Table Stores. Nancy's art history & culinary courses are ongoing at various institutions. She also teaches private cooking classes. 
