Martha Stewart Blood-Moon Punch

Martha Stewart Blood-Moon Punch is a fizzy, deep red party punch with Concord-grape juice, ginger soda and lime that floats a frozen orange moon, ready in 8 hours 10 minutes. It's an easy Halloween party drink for spooky dinners, school parties or fall get-togethers, and it's a simple recipe you can make ahead.

Freeze the orange moon until it's rock solid, because it has to hold its shape in the punch bowl. Pull it out too soon and it will crack or melt away before your guests arrive.

Martha floats a frozen bowl of orange juice and water on top, so the moon chills the punch without watering it down. She also adds seltzer and lime at the end, which keeps the grape juice from tasting too sweet.

Martha Stewart Blood-Moon Punch

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Course: BeverageCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy

Servings

15

servings

Prep time

10

minutes

Cooking timeminutes

Calories

120

kcal

A fizzy mix of grape juice, ginger soda and lime sits under a glowing orange ice moon. The moon melts slowly, so the punch stays cold and bubbly through the whole party.

Ingredients

• 4 cups orange juice
  

• 4 cups water
  

• 8 cups Concord-grape juice
  

• 4 1/2 cups (3 cans) ginger soda
  

• 3 cups (2 cans) seltzer
  

• 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
  

• Candy bats (optional)
  

Directions

• Freeze the ice moon: Stir 4 cups orange juice and 4 cups water together, then pour the mixture into a bowl that's 8 inches across. Freeze it until solid, which takes several hours, so plan to do this the day before.
• Mix the punch: Gently stir 8 cups Concord-grape juice, 4 1/2 cups ginger soda, 3 cups seltzer and 1/4 cup fresh lime juice in a large punch bowl. Stir gently so the soda and seltzer keep their bubbles.
• Release the moon: Dip the bottom of the frozen bowl in hot water until the ice starts to melt at the edges. Then take the bowl out of the water and turn it onto a plate.
• Float and decorate: Slide the moon into the punch with the flat side up. If you like, arrange candy bats on top so they look like they're flying across it.

Tools for this recipe

• Pyrex 3-piece glass mixing bowl set, Bormioli Rocco glass pitcher with lid. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

FAQs

Can I make Blood-Moon Punch for adults?

Yes, the recipe suggests adding an ounce or two of vodka to each glass. Add it per glass instead of to the whole bowl, so the kids' cups stay alcohol-free.

How far ahead can I make the ice moon?

The moon needs several hours to freeze solid, so make it the night before. It keeps well in the freezer until you're ready to serve.

How do I get the ice out of the bowl without breaking it?

Dip the bottom of the bowl in hot water just until the edges start to melt, then turn it onto a plate. If it won't budge, give it another few seconds in the water.

Can I use a different juice instead of Concord grape?

Cranberry juice is the closest swap, since it gives the same deep red color. It's a little tarter, so you may want to cut back on the lime juice.

What's the biggest mistake with this punch?

Adding the soda and seltzer too early or stirring too hard makes the punch go flat. Stir gently, and mix it right before your guests arrive.