By the pricking of my thumbs, something wicked this way comes. This bloody punch is the perfect recipe for a spooky Halloween! Concocted with malicious intent over a bubbling cauldron, make sure to try this wicked punch potion. 

Double double toil and trouble

Fire burn and cauldron bubble

What you’ll need (it’s simple and easy)!

1 cup fresh pomegranate seeds

2 cups pomegranate juice

3 cups freshly squeezed fresh grapefruit juice

1 cup fresh lime juice

2 cups chilled club soda

1 chunk fresh ginger

1 cup water

1 cup sugar

Grapefruit slices to garnish

In a small pan, add the ginger chunk, sugar and water. Bring to a simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Set the pot aside and let cool, at least 5 minutes. Remove the ginger chunk, then set the syrup aside and refrigerate. 

Final Steps:

1. Fill a cauldron with ice 
2. Add half of the ginger simple syrup, lime juice, pomegranate juice, grapefruit juice and stir well. 
3. Add sliced grapefruit and fresh pomegranate seeds.

Don’t fall under your own spell — happy Halloween, Lakesiders!