Looking for a fun and spooky drink for Halloween? This Midnight Magic Halloween Punch is an easy, kid-friendly drink made with grape and cherry Kool-Aid, fizzy ginger ale, and a fun scoop of vanilla ice cream on top!

Black Halloween Punch with ice cream scoop sized

I actually made this punch for my kids last Halloween, and it was such a hit. They loved the dark, mysterious color and especially watching the vanilla ice cream float on top and slowly melt into the punch. It was such a simple thing to make, but it made Halloween feel a little more special. And it actually tastes good HAHA! You can just leave a pitcher of the Kool aid in the fridge and make these all month long!

So, of course, I decided I had to share it with you!

Why You’ll Love This Halloween Punch

Kid-friendly: This is a fun non alcoholic Halloween punch that everyone can enjoy.
Easy to make: Just a handful of simple ingredients and a few minutes of prep.
Perfect for parties: Make a big batch for Halloween parties or gatherings.
Fun Halloween color: The grape and cherry Kool-Aid give this punch its deep, dark color.
Fun for kids: The vanilla ice cream floats on top and slowly melts into the punch for a creamy, foamy finish.

If you’re looking for Halloween punch recipes that are easy to make and fun for the whole family, this one is a great choice. It’s also one of my favorite recipes for Halloween punch that is non alcoholic, making it perfect for kids, family gatherings, Halloween parties, and even a fun drink before heading out for trick-or-treating.

Ingredients for this Halloween party punch

Black Halloween Punch Ingredients on table

🌑 Grape Kool-Aid– combining this and the cherry gets us to the black color punch!

🌑Cherry Kool-Aid

🌑Cold water

🌑Sugar

🌑Ginger ale– Since we are from Michigan we love V e rnors (if you know you know) Or Canada Dry is a 2nd favorite!

🌑 Vanilla ice cream– Homestyle is our favorite but you could also get crazy with some other flavors.

How to Make Midnight Magic Halloween Punch

Step 1: Make the Black Kool-Aid. Combine both flavors of the Kool Aid into an Extra Large pitcher or punch bowl. Pour in the cold water and mix until combined. Stir in the sugar and mix until dissolved. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Step 2: Make the punch. When ready to serve at a ladle full of the black Kool-Aid to a cup or glass. Add in a little ginger ale, and then top with a scoop of ice cream!

Punch Bowl Instructions: Make the Kool-Aid right in the punch bowl and add about 3/4 of the bottle of ginger ale. You can add scoops of ice cream right into the punch bowl or serve a scoop on top when serving.

Serve immediately and enjoy your spooky Midnight Magic Halloween Punch! 🎃

Make It an Adult Halloween Punch

Want to turn this kid-friendly punch into one of your Halloween drinks for adults? Add your favorite vodka, vanilla vodka, or spiced rum to the punch for an easy adult version.

If you’re serving both kids and adults, I recommend keeping the non alcoholic Halloween punch separate and adding the alcohol to individual adult servings.

🌟 Stef’s Tips

Make it right before serving. The ginger ale gives this punch its fizz, and the ice cream is best added just before serving.

Want it extra spooky? Serve it in a black punch bowl or cauldron-style bowl with Halloween cups and straws.

Don’t skip the ice cream! It might seem like a simple topping, but it’s what makes this Halloween punch extra fun. The creamy vanilla ice cream floating on the dark punch really gives it that magical Halloween look.

This is one of those super-simple Halloween drinks that doesn’t take much effort but makes a Halloween celebration feel extra festive. Just like I found out with my kids last Halloween, sometimes the easiest treats are the ones everyone remembers!

Like this Halloween Recipe? Check out my:

Make sure to PIN IT!