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Halloween parties need a fun drink, and this poison apple punch is it. It is fizzy, fresh, and so easy to make with just a few ingredients. Garnishes like apples, cinnamon sticks, or gummy worms make it feel festive. You will look like the hostess with the mostess without even trying.

A bowl of orange-colored punch topped with sliced oranges and apples, with glasses of the drink and autumn decor around it.

Okay, I seriously love Halloween. Every year I make sure to carve out time to add new spooky recipes because it’s just too fun. Last year I went all in on cupcakes, think ghosts, witch hats, mummies, and this year I wanted to switch it up with party punches.

A glass of orange juice is garnished with a red apple slice and gummy candies. The glass is held in a decorative metal holder shaped like a skeletal hand. Two more similar drinks and gummies are visible in the background.

This poison apple punch is about as easy as it gets. It is apple cider, ginger ale, and pineapple juice all mixed together for something fizzy, fresh, and just a little zippy. The real magic is in the garnishes. Slice up some apples, toss in cinnamon sticks, or even drop in gummy worms and suddenly it feels like the coolest party punch.

I love recipes like this because you do not have to fuss with anything complicated. It works for kids, and if you want to make it an adult version, just add a splash of rum or whiskey. It is flexible, fun, and looks like you put in way more effort than you actually did.

A can of Dole pineapple juice, a jug of apple cider, a bottle of Canada Dry ginger ale, and a plate with apples and gummy worms are displayed on a wooden surface against a wood-textured background.

Ingredients and Substitutions

There are 3 ingredients in Poison Apple Punch: apple cider, ginger ale, and pineapple juice. The combination is fresh, fizzy, and flavorful. Jump to the recipe card for the full recipe with amounts and instructions. Here are possible substitutions if you want to change this recipe:

Apple Cider

Apple juice: Would give it a sweeter, lighter flavor
Sparkling apple juice or Martinelli’s: Would add even more fizz and is festive for Fall
Pear juice: Changes the flavor but is a fun fall twist

Ginger Ale

Lemon-lime soda: Think Sprite or 7UP for a citrusy swap
Club soda or sparkling water: If you want it less sweet but still bubbly
Ginger beer: For a spicier kick and more grown-up flavor

Pineapple Juice

Orange juice: This would make it a little tangier, but it pairs well with apple cider
Mango juice or nectar: Adds a tropical sweetness
White grape juice: For a milder, lighter flavor

Three glasses of orange punch with foamy tops, garnished with apple slices and gummy worms, surrounded by apple slices and vapor, creating a festive and playful atmosphere.

How to Make Poison Apple Punch

Here are the easy steps to make this Halloween punch. You can jump to the recipe card for the full recipe.

A glass pitcher is being filled with orange-colored juice. The pitcher sits on an orange cloth, with sliced apples and gummy worms on a plate nearby. A green box with the number 1 appears in the top left corner.

A glass pitcher is being filled with orange-brown juice. The pitcher sits on a brown cloth with an apple and gummy worms on a small plate nearby. A green box with the number 2 is in the upper left corner.

Combine ingredients. In a large punch bowl or drink dispenser, combine the apple cider, ginger ale, and pineapple juice. Stir gently to mix.
Add-ins. For extra flavor and a festive look, add the sliced apples, sliced orange, cinnamon sticks, and gummy worms.
Chill and serve. Chill until ready to serve, or serve immediately over ice.

A ladle scooping fruit punch from a bowl, containing apple slices, orange slices, and whole green and red chili peppers. The punch is orange and surrounded by glasses filled with the same drink.

How to Serve Poison Apple Punch

Presentation is key when serving a spooky punch. Use a large clear punch bowl to showcase your punch. To really make it stand out, here are a few ideas:

Drop plastic spiders or eyeballs in the punch bowl
Add the sliced apples, sliced orange, cinnamon sticks, and gummy worms
Serve in clear cups with glow sticks underneath or wrapped around
Swap cups for beakers or small potion bottles

Three glasses of orange-colored drinks are garnished with apple slices and gummy worms. The glasses are on a wooden tray, surrounded by apples, a small pumpkin, and rustic fabric, set against a wooden background.

More Halloween Recipes

Three orange cocktails in tall glasses, garnished with apple slices and gummy worms, emit wisps of smoke. The drinks sit on a wooden tray with more apples and gummy worms nearby, creating a festive autumn setting.

Three glasses of orange punch topped with foam, each garnished with a slice of apple and a gummy worm. Whole and sliced apples, plus more gummy worms, are arranged on a wooden tray with a warm, rustic background.

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