Creating Witches’ Brew Lemonade is all about layering and presentation. Here’s a detailed guide to preparing it:

Step 1: Prepare Your Glasses or Pitcher

Choose the right serving vessel depending on your setting. For individual servings, tall glasses work well. If you’re serving a crowd, a large cauldron-style punch bowl or pitcher adds a magical touch. Fill your container with ice to keep the drink chilled and refreshing.

Step 2: Mix Lemonade and Grape Juice

Pour 2 cups of lemonade and 1 cup of grape juice over the ice. Stir gently until the mixture turns a vibrant purple color. This creates the spooky base of your drink.

Step 3: Add Vodka (Optional)

For the adult-friendly version, stir in 2 oz of vodka. If you’re making a family-friendly batch, simply skip this step.

Step 4: Add the Fizz

Just before serving, pour in 1 cup of lemon-lime soda. The fizz gives the drink a light, bubbly quality that makes it more fun and refreshing.

Step 5: Create the “Blood” Swirl

Slowly drizzle 1 tbsp of grenadine down the side of each glass or directly into the pitcher. The grenadine is heavier than the other liquids, so it will sink before swirling upward, creating a dramatic layered effect that resembles dripping blood.

Step 6: Garnish with Spooky Touches

Top the drink with gummy worms crawling out of the glass, floating candy eyeballs, or plastic spiders perched on the rim. These final touches transform your beverage into a show-stopping Halloween centerpiece.