What’s Halloween without a Jolly Rancher drink?! My Spiked Jolly Rancher Punch is perfect for a crowd and full of candy flavors without being too sweet!
Jolly Rancher punch? Oh yes. I’ve made this recipe for our Halloween parties for years! Not only is it a total hit, but it’s super easy to make!
It tastes like a yummy Jolly Rancher, but not as sweet… I obviously prefer a handcrafted and muddled cocktail, but when you’re hosting a party and you have many guests coming in and out, it’s almost impossible to create individual cocktails for each person.
You definitely don’t want to be hanging in the kitchen the whole night! So instead, just whip up this punch, pour it into a punch bowl or dispenser, add ice about 10 minutes before everyone arrives and watch your guests enjoy this yummy spiked punch! It’s the perfect addition to our Halloween bar!
Just make sure you check on it throughout the night because I guarantee you’ll need to refill it once… or twice ; )
How to make Spiked Jolly Rancher Punch
So when I say this Jolly Rancher drink is easy, I mean it’s REALLY EASY! Simply add all of the ingredients into a large punch bowl or dispenser, add ice and mix!
What goes in a Jolly Rancher Drink?
There’s nothing too complicated or fancy in this Halloween Punch, and you can easily grab all of the ingredients at your local store.
To get that Jolly Rancher flavor, mix pineapple juice, cranberry juice, apple cider, ginger ale and then spike it with either passion fruit or raspberry-infused vodka.
Jolly Rancher Drink with Alcohol
Halloween isn’t just for kids you know, and if you are throwing a party for the grown-ups, your punch needs to have some booze in it!
Adding infused vodka works really well in this drink and will give you the buzz you are looking for!
Jolly Rancher Spiked Punch for easy entertaining
Sometimes you need a cocktail recipe that means you aren’t having to spend loads of time in the kitchen, and that’s why punches are great.
You can make them before your guests arrive, pop it out and they can help themselves throughout the night!
Top tips for making Halloween Punch
- Add The ice ten minutes before your guests arrive so it doesn’t dilute the drink.
- Use big ice cubes, as they won’t melt as fast.
- Decorate the punch bowl/dispenser with cobwebs and skeletons!
- Prepare the punch the day you plan to serve it and keep it covered in the fridge until you are ready to serve it.
Be sure to check out these other alcoholic punch ideas!
Monster Mash Lemongrass Party Punch
Blackberry Margarita Party Punch
Hurricane Party Punch by Bread Booze Bacon
Champagne Punch by Well Plated By Erin
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Jolly Rancher Spiked Punch
Ingredients
- 3 cups pineapple juice
- 64 ounce bottle cranberry juice
- 1 bottle Sparkling apple cider
- 33 ounces ginger ale, 1 liter
- 750 ml passion fruit or raspberry-infused Skyy vodka, 1 bottle or 24 ounces
Instructions
- Mix all of the ingredients together and serve!
Maria says
Looks fabulous!
Maria xx
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Ashley K says
This sounds like a winner! 🙂
Anonymous says
Sounds great! Thank you for sharing, can’t wait to try it 🙂
Jen
Anonymous says
Hi! I’m making this recipe for a bachelorette party. Can you tell me how much apple cider and vodka specifically? Thanks!
Jennifer
Sugar and Charm says
Hi Jennifer! One bottle of each, so about 25 ounces of apple cider and 25 ounces of vodka. Or 750ml. Hope that helps!!
Gina says
Do you mean the sparkling apple cider?
Nancy Woodall says
Could you please tell me what size bottle of Vodka to use in the Jolly Ranch Spiked Punch? Thank you
gwyn says
You think it would still taste as good if I used rum?
Kelly says
When do you add the soda and sparkling cider? I don’t want it to sit out and get flat!
Eden says
Hi Kelly! I add it all together with the ice. It’s not really a fizzy, bubbly cocktail. It’s really for the flavor, which is delicious and adds just a touch of texture. Hope that helps 🙂
Eden
Dragos says
Just tried the recipe and it is pretty good. I also served it in am cocktail dispenser made by these guys : http://www.thebeergiraffe.com/en/what-is-a-beer-tower/
Johanna says
Do you use just regular sparkling apple cider like juice? Or an alcoholic apple cider?
Eden says
I used regular sparkling cider, but an Alcoholic one would be GOOD too!!!
Halloween extreme party planner says
Omg it is a smash
Katina says
Do you know about how much this recipe makes? I’m trying to decide if I need to double it for my party.
Eden says
Hi Katina! It makes about 20 cups with all of the ingredients…. you can double it or just add more of one thing you like the most like extra apple cider or something! Cheers!!!
Cricket says
What is the difference in Sparkling apple cider, and apple cider?
Eden says
One is sparkling with bubbles and the other is flat.
Debra Havens says
What would you use instead of vodka to make it non alcoholic?
Tajami says
Ginger ale, ginger beer
Eden says
ginger ale 🙂
Chance Burns says
Do you think this would still be good with Sprite, instead of Sparkling Apple Cider? Or, is the apple cider what gives it the taste?
Eden says
I think the apple cider does contribute a lot to the taste making it taste more like a jolly rancher.
Freeda says
What can i substitute sparkling apple cider with
Eden says
Maybe try apple juice and ginger ale
Matt says
I actually made this awesome recipe last year and am getting ready to make again. I substituted the sparkling apple cider for a combo of Champagne and Apple Cider… it was great and added a little more booze!
Summer says
raspberry not in the store, so can I use a pinnacle raspberry in it?
Eden says
Yes try that!
Kelly says
How many servings does the recipe above work out to? Thanks!
Colleen says
This punch sounds so tasty and such a great idea for a party! I can’t wait to make it for our annual Halloween party!
shobee says
How is it almost Halloween already? Thanks for the reminder that . You are right, why would I make an individual cocktail,I’d rather lessen my stress by making this punch. I will add more booze and let the kids stay out of it, or I mad hide it where the “legals” can drink this.
Amanda says
What a delicious punch! It has just enough sweetness, but I love the complexity the sparkling cider adds. Thanks for a great recipe!
Eden says
Thank you, Amanda!
Danielle says
I can already see how this punch can be used outside of Halloween – it is perfect for so many themed parties. I am sure everyone will love it!
Eden says
Thank you Danielle!!
Anne Lawton says
I love this idea! Perfect for halloween or a hot summer day. Thanks for sharing!
Rebecca Blackwell says
What????? Jolly Rancher Punch??? Sounds so amazing! There’s no way I’m going to wait until October to make this. Making a big batch to get us through the weekend.
Lori | The Kitchen Whisperer says
Gosh, Jolly Ranchers take me back to high school. It was the “in” candy to have at all times. We’re actually having a high school get together next month and this will be perfect to make! It looks delish!
Eden says
Haha! Yes!! It’s so nostalgic!
Karyl Henry says
What a fun drink! And I love that it’s so easy to customize it for the adults. This would be great for summer parties too
Tammy says
This really sounds like such a fun cocktail! I love the combo of flavors too!
Amanda Mason says
Ok seriously how cute is this drink recipe?!! This reminded me of when I used to drop a jolly rancher in my Zima bottle back in the day lol!! This drink definately gets me in the festive spirit!! Can’t wait to try!!
Eden says
Hahah! You just brought a memory of me dropping one into my water bottle! I totally forgot about that!
Jo says
Wish I could grab that glass right now! What a perfect drink. I love addition of sparkling apple cider.
Kathleen Roberts says
Seriously, Jolly rancher punch? Um hello fun! I can totally see making a pitcher of this for a girls weekend or afternoon pool party.
Dusty says
This will be the 3rd year in a row I make this for our Halloween party! Everyone goes nuts over it! Thanks for the recipe! It tastes great especially for those that don’t have much of a taste for stronger alcoholic drinks (beer, whisky, etc.). It’s not too sweet either which I like. It also might be dangerous because you can easily drink too much! I change some of the drinks to diet and adding dry ice makes for a real fun affect!
Eden says
We love hearing this! Thank you so much for making it 3 years in a row! What a great tradition!!
Holly says
Hi there.. I just ran across this recipe it sounds great.. except I’m allergic to pineapple 🍍 and all citrus fruits.. it’s a bummer and has its difficulties when it comes to trying to find new drinks or shots.. so with that being said, what else could I use in place of the pineapple?
Eden says
Hi, maybe you can try apple juice? It will change the flavor of the punch of course but might be a nice option.