Q1: What is the absolute, number one secret to a great party punch?

The secret is to use high-quality ingredients and to make sure everything is well-chilled . Using fresh blackberries and high-quality juices will create a much more flavorful base. Chilling all your components—the punch base, the soda, and the liquor—before you mix them is the key that will keep your punch cold and refreshing without it becoming diluted too quickly by the ice.

Q2: Can I make this punch ahead of time for a party?

Yes, this is a perfect make-ahead punch! You can prepare the entire fruit punch base and the lychee eyeballs and store them in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. When your party starts, you can simply pour the base into your punch bowl and add the chilled soda and liquor.

Q3: How do I make this punch non-alcoholic and kid-friendly?

This recipe is very easy to make non-alcoholic! Simply omit the spiced rum or gin . The final punch will still be absolutely delicious, festive, and perfect for all ages.

Q4: What are lychees, and what do they taste like?

Lychees are a tropical fruit that is native to Southeast Asia. They have a wonderfully unique, sweet, and fragrant flavor that is often described as a cross between a grape and a pear, with a hint of a floral, rose-like aroma. Their pale, translucent white flesh is the key to creating the perfect, realistic-looking "eyeball" for this spooky punch.

Q5: What is acai juice?

Acai (pronounced ah-sigh-EE ) is a small, dark purple berry that grows on the acai palm tree in the Amazon rainforest. It has a unique, earthy flavor that is often described as a cross between blackberries and unsweetened chocolate . It is known for being a "superfruit" that is packed with antioxidants, which is what gives it its beautiful, deep purple color.

Eyeball Punch (The Perfect Halloween Punch!)

‘Eyeball’ Punch (The Perfect Halloween Punch!)

A festive and spooky ‘Berry Eyeball Punch,’ perfect for a Halloween party. This easy, no-cook punch features a deep, dark purple base made from a pureed mixture of fresh blackberries, açaí juice, and blueberry juice. The signature ‘eyeball’ garnish is creatively made by stuffing a blueberry into the cavity of a canned lychee. Just before serving, the chilled fruit juice base is combined with lemon-lime soda for fizziness and optional spiced rum or gin for an adult version.

Author: Grace

Ingredients

3 cups blackberries
18 canned lychees (from one 20-ounce can), plus 3/4 cup syrup from the can
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
2 cups sweetened acai juice
1 cup blueberry juice cocktail
18 large blueberries
3 cups lemon-lime soda
1 cup spiced rum or gin (optional)

Instructions

In a blender, puree the blackberries, the 3/4 cup of reserved lychee syrup, and the lemon juice until smooth.
Strain the puree through a fine-mesh sieve into a pitcher, pressing on the solids to extract all the liquid. Discard the seeds.
Add the açaí juice and the blueberry juice to the pitcher. Refrigerate the punch base for at least 2 hours, until chilled.
To make the ‘eyeball’ garnish, gently push one large blueberry into the cavity of each of the 18 lychees.
Just before serving, transfer the chilled punch to a punch bowl. Add the stuffed lychee ‘eyeballs.’
Gently stir in the lemon-lime soda and the rum or gin, if using.
Serve the punch over ice.

Notes

This is a very easy no-cook punch that gets its spooky look from the creative ‘eyeball’ garnish.
Straining the blackberry puree is an important step to remove the seeds and create a smooth punch.
For the best result, add the sparkling soda and any optional alcohol right before serving to ensure the punch is bubbly.
The recipe can be easily made non-alcoholic by simply omitting the rum or gin.

Find it online: https://www.eatswithsoul.com/eyeball-punch/