Halloween Vampire Coconut Blood Punch

Instructions:

1. In a large punch bowl, whisk together coconut milk, lemon-lime soda, condensed milk, and vanilla until smooth.
2. Add ice cubes to chill the mixture.
3. Drizzle raspberry syrup over the top and swirl lightly with a spoon to create bloody streaks. Add a drop of red gel food coloring if desired for a more intense effect.
4. Sprinkle shredded coconut on top for texture and a ghostly garnish.
5. Serve in clear glasses to highlight the eerie blood swirls.

Variations

• Adults-only twist: Stir in 1–2 cups of coconut rum or white rum for a spirited punch.
• Tropical horror: Replace half the coconut milk with pineapple juice for a tangy, tropical spin.
• Frozen version: Blend the punch with ice cubes for a slushy-style drink.
• Extra eerie effect: Freeze raspberry syrup in ice cube trays and drop them in for “bleeding” ice cubes.

Tips

• For the best look, swirl the syrup just before serving so the red streaks stay defined.
• Always serve in clear glasses or a glass punch bowl to show off the blood effect.
• Keep all ingredients well-chilled before mixing to avoid watering down the punch with too much ice.
• If preparing in advance, mix the coconut base first, then add soda and syrup just before serving for maximum fizz and drama.