Gothic Blood Punch Recipes

DRACULA'S BLOOD PUNCH RECIPE

Steps:

• Pour the cherry juice into a large saucepan and add orange peel, chili, cinnamon sticks, cloves and ginger.
• Simmer for 5 mins, then turn off the heat.
• Leave to cool, then chill for a few hours or up to 2 days - the longer you leave it the more intense the flavors.
• If serving to young children, take the chili out after simmering or skip altogether.
• When you're ready to serve, pour the juice into a pitcher.
• Serve in champagne glasses or jars/mugs with a straw in each.

GOTHIC BLOOD PUNCH

Steps:

• 1. Two nights before your party, fill the glove with either water or some of the cranberry juice. Clip the glove end shut by using the clothespins and place into your freezer. To make the punch, mix all of the liquid ingredients and pour into a large container. Use your imagination when choosing your container. You can use anything from a tin pail to a crystal punchbowl. The container can also be decorated in gothic fashion. Right before the festivities commence, carefully remove the 'ice hand' from the glove. It will float nicely in your river of Gothic Blood Punch.

DRAGON'S BLOOD PUNCH (NON-ALCOHOLIC)

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a large punch bowl or pot. Add ice and stir.
• For grown up version, add 4 cups berry vodka and 1/2 cup orange liqueur.
• Ladle into serving glasses.

BLOODY PUNCH

Steps:

• Fill a powder-free latex glove with punch; tie closed. Freeze at least 6 hours or overnight. (For the best shape, hang the glove from a rack in your freezer with the fingers pointing down.)
• When ready to serve, combine the remaining fruit punch, daiquiri mix, Dr Pepper, grape-raspberry juice and ginger ale in a large punch bowl. Peel the glove off the frozen hand and add to the bowl.

GOTHIC GROG WITH BLACK ICE

Steps:

• To make black ice: Pour 2 cups black currant nectar into an ice cube tray. Transfer to freezer; freeze until solid, at least 3 hours.
• To make punch: In a medium saucepan, combine 4 cups black currant nectar, sage leaves, and cinnamon sticks. Bring to a simmer over medium heat; simmer 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool. Remove sage leaves and cinnamon sticks.
• In a large punchbowl, combine nectar, cassis, cider, vodka, and club soda. Serve with black ice.