Back From the Dead: Rita’s Zombie’s Blood Italian Ice Returns for Spooky Season

A seasonal fan favorite, Zombie’s Blood Italian Ice features a hauntingly bold, sweet cherry flavor and a signature deep, eerie hue made for spooky season. Sweet, refreshing and just the right amount of chilling, the returning flavor gives Rita’s guests another delicious reason to embrace the Halloween spirit.

This year, there is more than one way to get a taste.

Guests can sink their teeth into Zombie’s Blood Italian Ice on its own or experience the flavor through a lineup of monstrously delicious treats:

• Zombie’s Blood Gelati — Layers of vanilla frozen custard and Zombie’s Blood Italian Ice.

• Zombie’s Blood Blendini — Vanilla Frozen Custard blended with chocolate chips and Zombie’s Blood Italian Ice.

• Zombie’s Blood Misto — Vanilla Frozen Custard blended with Zombie’s Blood Italian Ice.

“Zombie’s Blood is one of those flavors that brings a little extra fun to the Rita’s experience,” said Carmela Hughley, Senior VP of Marketing Insights & Innovation at Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard. “Between its bold color, sweet cherry flavor and playful name, it was made for Halloween. We’re excited to bring it back and give guests plenty of ways to enjoy a taste of spooky season.”

Whether guests sip, scoop or spoon through the lineup, Zombie’s Blood offers a seasonal treat for Halloween parties, fall outings or anyone looking to add a little fright to their Rita’s run.

But like any seasonal visitor, Zombie’s Blood won’t stick around forever. The flavor and featured treats are available for a limited time at participating Rita’s locations while supplies last.

Looking for more sweetness? Download the Rita's Ice app to start earning rewards on your purchases. New members can enjoy one free small Ice, Custard, or Gelati just for signing up and making their first purchase.

Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard is prepared daily on-site and offered in a rotating daily selection of flavors. Other menu items at Rita’s include creamy Frozen Custard, signature Gelati, Concretes, Frozen Coffee, Rita’s Blenders™, Milkshakes and more. Each Rita’s location is independently owned and operated. Rita’s seasonal locations operate through October 11, 2026, and many locations are open year-round. Hours vary by location. Please use the shop locator to find the nearest Rita’s location at