Zombie Gut Punch Cocktail

Blood orange juice and black cherry soda give this cocktail its bloody hue while vodka and bitters pack a mighty punch.
Halloween Cocktail

Zombie Gut Punch Cocktail

Blood orange juice and black cherry soda give this cocktail its bloody hue while vodka and bitters pack a mighty punch.

Photo by: Courtesy Alie Ward and Georgia Hardstark ©2012 CookingChannelTV.com

Courtesy Alie Ward and Georgia Hardstark, 2012 CookingChannelTV.com

Blood orange juice and black cherry soda give this cocktail its bloody hue while vodka and bitters pack a mighty punch.
By: Georgia Hardstark

Ingredients:

10 ounces vodka
5 ounces triple sec
2 ounces bitters
1 cup fresh-squeezed blood orange juice
2 cups black cherry soda
Grenadine, for rim

Preparation:

In a large punch bowl filled with ice, pour vodka, triple sec, bitters, blood orange juice and black cherry soda. Laugh as though you are an evil zombie and stir. Rim each glass with grenadine before filling with punch mixture, then serve. Stagger around menacingly, and threaten to eat strangers' brains.

 

Next Up

Halloween Shimmering Cherry Mocktail or Cocktail Recipe

This bewitching concoction combines the deep, rich flavor of cherry with lime and presents a touch of eerie elegance with its shimmering appearance. Perfect for Halloween parties or simply indulging in the supernatural flavor of dark cherry.

How to Create a Platter of Classic Finger Food Appetizers

Make entertaining easy by serving a sampler board of classic, easy-to-assemble savory bites such as spicy wings, sweet-and-sour meatballs, loaded potato skins and more.

Halloween Treat: Healthy Monster Apples

Turn tart apples, dried fruit and nuts or seeds into healthy treats for your favorite trick-or-treaters.

Halloween Treat Recipe: Lucky Black Cats

Made from salty pretzels and creamy chocolate, there's nothing to fear from these delicious Halloween black cats.

Halloween Treat Recipe: Fancy Witch Hat Cookies

With their elegant pink and black colors, dazzling gold buckles and adorable bat decorations, these cookies are perfect for any bewitching occasion.

Dia de los Muertos Mule Cocktail

The traditional Moscow Mule gets a spicy twist using tequila and a pinch of ancho chile powder. Plain mini sugar skulls can be purchased online, then decorated at home with our instructions.

Halloween Party Game: Gross Guessing Game

In this mystery touch-and-feel game, partygoers have to stick their hands in a jar and guess what’s inside. They may think it’s something gross like eyeballs or warts, but it's actually everyday items from your pantry.

Halloween Party Game: Eyeball Toss

Create a Halloween version of a classic ball-toss game where partygoers have to throw eyeballs into cups held by creepy skeleton hands.

Kids’ Craft: Haunted Halloween Gingerbread Houses

Why should Christmas have all the fun? Have the kids make gingerbread houses for Halloween. It's a party activity that's inexpensive to put together and the kids will love it.

How to Make Fake Blood

Looking to take your Halloween costume or decor to the next level? Make this easy, edible fake blood recipe using things you probably already have in your pantry. This recipe is scary and realistic and only takes about one minute to make.

Go Shopping

Get product recommendations from HGTV editors, plus can’t-miss sales and deals.

Follow Us Everywhere

Join the party! Don't miss HGTV in your favorite social media feeds.