Flavorful Orange Vanilla Halloween Punch
A creamy, bright, and festive party drink that combines orange juice, vanilla ice cream, and ginger ale for a delicious, nostalgic float effect perfect for Halloween.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 8-10 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 gallon high-quality orange juice (fresh-squeezed or from concentrate)
- 1 quart vanilla ice cream (softened)
- 1–2 liters ginger ale or sparkling orange soda
- 1 teaspoon orange extract (optional)
- Orange sprinkles or sugar (for garnish)
- Ice cubes (optional)
Instructions
- Chill the punch bowl in the freezer for 10 minutes or fill with ice water to chill.
- Pour the orange juice into the chilled punch bowl. If using fresh juice, strain to remove large pulp.
- Let the vanilla ice cream sit at room temperature for 5-10 minutes until softened but not melted.
- Add the softened vanilla ice cream to the orange juice in chunks. Stir gently until combined into a creamy mixture.
- Slowly pour in the ginger ale or sparkling soda to preserve carbonation. Stir gently to incorporate.
- Garnish with orange sprinkles and serve immediately in chilled cups.
Notes
Do not over-stir as this kills the carbonation. Serve immediately as the ice cream will melt and soda will go flat. For best results, use full-fat vanilla ice cream and high-quality orange juice. Can be made alcoholic by adding vodka or orange liqueur.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 42
- Sodium: 45
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 4
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