Floating Hands Halloween Punch Recipes

GREEN SWAMP PUNCH WITH FRIGHTFUL FROZEN HAND

Steps:

• Spoon sherbet by tablespoonfuls into a punch bowl.
• Mix 1.25 cups cold water with the lemonade concentrate; add to sherbet.
• Slowly pour soda down side of the bowl; stir gently to mix.
• Remove Frightful frozen hand from glove, and float on top just before serving.
• Frightful hand: Wash any powdery residue from inside or outside of glove.
• Pour lemon drink into glove until the glove is nearly full, but not so full that the fingers will not move.
• Fasten opening with a twist tie.
• Place glove on a lined cookie sheet (paper towel will do), and allow to freeze.
• If using gummy worms, place in filled glove before freezing.

HALLOWEEN PUNCH WITH FROZEN HAND

Steps:

• Wash and rinse the outside of a large disposable glove. Turn glove inside out.
• Pour 1/4 cup cold water into a large bowl and sprinkle gelatin powder on top; let stand for 1 minute.
• Bring remaining 2 1/2 cups water to a boil. Pour over gelatin mixture, stirring constantly until granules are completely dissolved. Allow to cool slightly.
• Pour gelatin mixture into the glove using a funnel. Ensure that the liquid has completely filled all of the fingers. Use a rubber band to tie the top closed. Place on a plate or tray lined with parchment paper and freeze until solid, 1 to 2 days.
• Combine 1/2 water, sugar, ginger, cinnamon sticks, and cloves in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat. Pass through a sieve to catch ginger pieces and spices. Let cool.
• Combine juice, sparkling water, and vodka in a large punch bowl. Stir in 1/2 of the ginger syrup. Add more syrup to reach desired flavor.
• Remove frozen hand from the freezer and dip briefly in warm water. Cut off the top of the glove. Peel away the glove carefully. Immerse the frozen hand in the punch before serving.