15-Minute Halloween Gummy Worm Punch
A spooky party punch featuring gummy worms frozen inside a colorful ice ring made from kiwi-strawberry fruit punch. The frozen ring floats in a fizzy base of orange and grape sodas mixed with grape juice concentrate, creating a sweet and festive Halloween drink. The gummy worms appear to be swimming in the punch, making it perfect for Halloween parties, kid-friendly celebrations, or any time you want to add some playful horror to your beverage table. The combination of fruit flavors creates a balanced sweetness that appeals to all ages.
Ingredients
- 1 cup gummy candy worms
- 4 cups green berry rush kiwi-strawberry fruit punch, from 128-oz container
- 3 cans (12 oz each) orange-flavored carbonated beverage
- 3 cans (12 oz each) grape-flavored carbonated beverage
- 1 can (11.5 oz) frozen grape juice concentrate, thawed
Instructions
- 1
Scatter most of candy worms in bottom of ring mold
- 2
Pour fruit punch over candy, filling to within 1 inch of top
- 3
Place remaining candy worms over edge of mold
- 4
Freeze until solid
- 5
Mix both carbonated beverages and thawed juice concentrate in punch bowl
- 6
Dip outside of ring mold in hot water until ice ring is loosened
- 7
Remove ice ring and place in punch so gummy worms are visible
Tips
Make sure the ice ring mold is level in your freezer so the gummy worms distribute evenly throughout the frozen ring.
Have the punch bowl ready before removing the ice ring, as it will start melting quickly once out of the freezer.
Dip the mold briefly in hot water - too long will melt the edges and make the ring cloudy.
Good to Know
Keep ice ring frozen until ready to serve. Punch base can be mixed up to 2 hours ahead and refrigerated.
Ice ring must be made 5-6 hours ahead. Punch base can be prepared 2 hours early and kept cold.
Serve immediately after adding ice ring as it will melt and dilute the punch over time.
Common Mistakes
Use hot water briefly when demolding to avoid melting the ice ring edges
Fill punch bowl with cold beverages to slow ice ring melting
Level the mold in freezer to prevent uneven candy distribution
Substitutions
use gummy bears or fish
changes color but maintains fizz
maintains visual contrast
FAQ
Can I make the ice ring more than a day ahead?
Yes, the ice ring will keep frozen for up to 3 days. Wrap the mold tightly with plastic wrap to prevent freezer odors from affecting the taste.
What if I don't have a ring mold?
Use any decorative mold or even a bundt pan. The key is having something that will float and display the gummy worms attractively in the punch.
How long will the punch stay good?
The mixed punch should be consumed within 2-3 hours as the carbonation will flatten and the ice ring will completely melt, diluting the flavors significantly.