Halloween is coming up, and that means it's time for spooky fun drinks! This orange sherbet punch is perfect for a party. It's easy to make, and it's sure to please everyone. So gather your friends and get ready to celebrate!
For more spooky Halloween party treats see our Sweet & Sour 'Bat' Wings, Spider Web 7 Layer Dip, Halloween Meat & Cheese Platter, Brain Jello, and Hocus Pocus Cookies! You will be the talking head this Halloween season!
Why You Will Love This Recipe
You will love how fast and easy this orange sherbet punch recipe is to make. Scoop the sherbet up onto a cookie sheet and freeze ahead of time. Keep the orange soda cold in the fridge.
Then, at the last minute you simply mix into your punch bowl and add the eyeballs! Super fast and stress free!
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Ingredients
This orange sherbet punch couldn't get any easier. Just simple ingredients: Orange Soda and Orange Sherbet. The eyeballs add to the spooky look, making this orange sherbet punch recipe specific for Halloween.
- Orange Soda (any brand will be fine).
- Orange sherbet (any brand will be perfect).
- Decorate with ping pong eyeballs, or plastic Halloween skeleton bones!
Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
How to Make Orange Sherbet Punch
Get your favorite Orange soda, enough to fill your punch bowl for the party. Then, get some Orange sherbet. Chill the soda ahead of time.
Prepare the sherbet by scooping it up in balls ahead of time and freezing it as cold as you can. You wont be using ice cubes, so the sherbet should be frozen as cold as you can get it.
Step 1. Fill the Punch Bowl with Orange Soda
Fill the punch bowl about ½ way full with the chilled Orange soda. Use a clear punch or large salad bowl for the best presentation. I used a full 2 liter bottle of orange soda in this tutorial.
Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
Step 2. Add Frozen Orange Sherbet Balls
Remove the tray or platter of frozen sherbet balls that you prepped earlier. Carefully add the sherbet balls directly into the cold orange soda in the punch bowl.
Be careful not to drop them, transfer with tongs or slide them off a spoon close to the soda surface so they don't splash.
Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
Step 3. Don't Stir the Punch!
Finish adding all the frozen orange sherbet balls to the punch bowl. They will start stacking on top of each other. Add the ping pong eyeballs to your punch bowl last, and don't stir them in.
Just let them rest on top of the sherbet and sherbet foam. They will gradually settle into the foam.
Your orange sherbet punch takes less than 5 minutes to put together, so it is literally the last thing to do when your guests start arriving!
Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
Serving Suggestions
Add a ladle and let your guest serve up their own punch. Use mugs or paper cups, which ever is in keeping with your party. If you are looking for a Halloween punch for kids, this is it! All the kids will want an eyeball as a souvenir!
Serve this Orange Sherbet Punch with our other Halloween Treats: Sweet & Sour 'Bat' Wings, Spider Web 7 Layer Dip, Halloween Meat & Cheese Platter, Brain Jello, and Hocus Pocus Cookies!
Substitutions & Variations
We used orange sherbet and orange soda for this Halloween sherbet punch. If you prefer a green punch then substitute Sprite or Mountain Dew soda, and use Lime Sherbet balls.
A few other variations are:
- Rainbow Sherbet Punch - Use Sprite or 7-Up soda. Add frozen balls of Rainbow Sherbet to the punch bowl of soda. As the sherbet melts, it will have an almost 'Unicorn' swirl of color in the bowl, perfect for a girls Unicorn themed party.
Equipment
We used a beautiful Acrylic salad bowl that doubles as a medium sized bunch bowl. It holds two large bottles of soda (2 liters each).
Storage
Only mix enough soda and sherbet scoops to use immediately during your party, as once the sherbet melts into the soda, it doesn't keep. This is a one night party punch. You can make up more if you run out, but you will need to discard any leftovers.
Tips for Success
- Scoop the orange sherbet with a large ice cream scoop and lay on a cookie sheet the day before. Freeze as cold as your freezer will let you, as these sherbet balls will be the 'ice' in your punch.
- Chill the soda as cold as you can get it without it freezing. This will prevent the sherbet balls melting quickly.
Frequently Asked Questions
No, the sherbet will melt and the soda will lose it's carbonation. You can freeze the sherbet balls a day ahead, and chill the soda. But wait until guest start arriving before mixing the frozen sherbet balls into the cold soda.
You can, but add it to the soda before adding the frozen sherbet balls.
Food Safety
- Do not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat
- Wash hands after touching raw meat
- Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
- Never leave cooking food unattended
- Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds
- Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove
See more guidelines at USDA.gov.
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📖 Recipe
Halloween Orange Sherbet Punch
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 liter bottle of Orange Soda any brand
- ½ gallon Orange Sherbet any brand
- 12 Halloween Ping Pong Eye Balls
Instructions
- Scoop large balls of sherbet from the container onto a plate or cookie sheet. Place cookie sheet in a freezer to get as hard as possible. You can do this the day before.½ gallon Orange Sherbet
- Place your orange soda in the refrigerator the day before to get cold.2 liter bottle of Orange Soda
- Right before the party starts, or as guest arrive, pour the orange soda into the punch bowl.
- Remove the tray of frozen sherbet balls from the freezer, and gently slide them into the orange soda in the punch bowl. DO NOT STIR. (The sherbet will slowly melt and create a foam. Splashing soda on the sherbet will 'ice' the surfaces).
- Add the Halloween Ping Pong Eye Balls on top of the frozen sherbet ball. DO NOT STIR! The Halloween eyeballs to slowly sink into the foam a little.12 Halloween Ping Pong Eye Balls
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Scoop the orange sherbet with a large ice cream scoop and lay on a cookie sheet the day before. Freeze as cold as your freezer will let you, as these sherbet balls will be the 'ice' in your punch.
- Chill the soda as cold as you can get it without it freezing. This will prevent the sherbet balls melting quickly.
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