Slime Lime Punch

🧪Why You'll Love This Halloween Recipe

This is the Halloween punch that stops guests mid-sentence. The lime sherbet gives it a frothy, almost-glowing green color and a creamy-sweet flavor kids love, while the gummy eyeballs floating on top do all the decorating for you. It scales to a crowd in one bowl, costs almost nothing, and takes less time than carving a pumpkin.

💚Ingredients for Slime Lime Punch

• 1/2 gallon lime sherbet
• 2 liters lemon-lime soda, chilled
• 2 cups pineapple juice, chilled
• 1 cup lemon-lime sports drink, chilled (optional, for extra glow)
• 1 cup gummy eyeballs
• Ice, for serving
• Gummy worms frozen into an ice ring (optional)

👩‍🍳How to Make Slime Lime Punch Step by Step

1. Scoop the sherbet. Add big scoops of lime sherbet to a large punch bowl.
2. Add the juices. Pour in the pineapple juice and sports drink (if using). Stir gently to start the sherbet melting.
3. Add the fizz last. Slowly pour in the chilled lemon-lime soda right before serving so the punch stays bubbly.
4. Float the eyeballs. Scatter gummy eyeballs over the top — they'll bob around like a true witch's brew.
5. Serve. Ladle into glasses over ice. Keep extra chilled soda nearby to top up the bowl as the party goes.

🎃Halloween Party Serving Ideas

Set the punch bowl as the centerpiece of your drink station next to Bloody Shirley Temples for a red-and-green spooky duo. It pairs perfectly with salty snacks like Witch Broom Cheese Sticks. Browse all our Halloween recipes for the full party spread.

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❓Frequently Asked Questions

How do I keep the punch fizzy all party long?

Add the lemon-lime soda just before guests arrive, and keep a chilled backup bottle nearby to refresh the bowl. The melting sherbet keeps it frothy even as the fizz softens.

Can I make Slime Lime Punch less sweet?

Yes — replace half the lemon-lime soda with chilled seltzer water and use a little less sherbet. The green color stays, but the sweetness drops noticeably.

Is Slime Lime Punch alcoholic?

No, this recipe is a kid-friendly mocktail. If adults want a spiked version, they can add a shot of vodka or coconut rum to their own glass — never to the shared bowl.