Cranberry Zombie Mocktail
This Cranberry Zombie Mocktail is the perfect spooky sipper for your Halloween festivities. It's family-friendly, incredibly easy to make, and guaranteed to be a hit with both kids and adults. With its eerie green hue and cranberry tang, this gruesome (but tasty!) concoction is sure to be a memorable treat.
Equipment
- Large Pitcher
- refrigerator,
Ingredients
- 4 cups Cranberry Juice
- 2 cups Lemon-Lime Soda
- 1 cup Pineapple Juice
- 0.5 cup Blue Curacao Syrup (non-alcoholic)
- Green Food Coloring optional, for extra vibrant color
- Gummy Worms and Eyeballs for garnish
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Combine the Juices: In a large pitcher, pour in the cranberry juice, lemon-lime soda, and pineapple juice.
- Add the Color: Stir in the blue curacao syrup. If you want a more intense green color, add a few drops of green food coloring. Start with a little and add more until the desired shade is reached.
- Chill: Place the pitcher in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to chill thoroughly. This will enhance the flavors and keep the mocktail refreshingly cold.
- Prepare the Glasses: Just before serving, add ice cubes to each glass.
- Pour and Garnish: Pour the Cranberry Zombie Mocktail into the ice-filled glasses.
- Get Spooky: Garnish each glass with gummy worms and gummy eyeballs for a creepy crawly effect. Get creative with your garnish; use plastic spiders or any other Halloween-themed decorations you like.
- Serve and Enjoy! Serve immediately and watch your guests enjoy this spooky and delicious treat!
Notes
To make this mocktail even more special, prepare it a day ahead but add the lemon-lime soda just before serving to keep it fizzy. Use spooky garnishes like candy corn, skeleton sprinkles, or rims with green sugar or crushed cookies for a dirt effect. For a smoky effect, handle dry ice with caution. Adults can add vodka or light rum if desired. Adding a splash of ginger ale or fresh lime juice provides additional flavor boost.