Step 1: Decorate the Cups

The first step to creating these Fanta Jack O’Lantern Floats is to decorate your cups so that they look like little jack-o’-lanterns! Here’s how you can do it:

1. Cut Out the Jack-O’-Lantern Faces:

Using black construction paper or black adhesive vinyl, cut out shapes to create the classic jack-o’-lantern faces. You’ll need triangles or ovals for the eyes, a triangle for the nose, and a jagged smile for the mouth. If you’re feeling creative, you can experiment with different facial expressions—happy, spooky, or silly!

2. Attach the Faces to the Cups:

If you’re using black construction paper, attach the cut-out faces to the outside of your clear plastic cups or glass jars using tape or a glue stick. If you’re using adhesive vinyl, simply peel off the backing and stick the faces onto the cups. Make sure to position the eyes, nose, and mouth so they’re visible when the cup is filled with the orange float.

3. Optional Decorations:

For added fun, you can twist green pipe cleaners around the top of the cup to resemble pumpkin vines. This extra detail will make your floats even more festive. You can also use orange and black straws to complete the Halloween look.

Step 2: Assemble the Floats

Once your cups are decorated, it’s time to build your spooky Fanta Jack O’Lantern Floats!

1. Scoop the Ice Cream:

Place one large scoop of vanilla ice cream into each decorated cup. If you want a fruitier flavor, you can use orange sherbet instead, but vanilla ice cream gives a nice creamy contrast to the orange soda.

2. Pour in the Fanta Soda:

Carefully pour Fanta Orange Soda over the ice cream, filling the cup to the top. The soda will foam and fizz when it meets the ice cream, creating a fun, frothy texture. This fizzy orange soda also gives the floats their bright jack-o’-lantern hue!

3. Top with Whipped Cream (Optional):

If you want to make the floats extra special, add a dollop of whipped cream on top. This adds a creamy, fluffy finish that pairs perfectly with the sweet soda and ice cream.

Step 3: Garnish the Floats

Now it’s time to make your Fanta Jack O’Lantern Floats look even more festive with some fun Halloween garnishes!

1. Candy Pumpkin Garnish:

Place a candy pumpkin or candy corn on top of the whipped cream for an extra spooky touch. You can also sprinkle orange or black Halloween sprinkles over the whipped cream for added flair.

2. Add a Straw:

Insert a cute orange and black striped straw into each float. The straws not only look festive but make sipping your float easier.

3. Serve Immediately:

Serve your Fanta Jack O’Lantern Floats immediately after assembling, as the soda and ice cream will start to melt and blend together. The fizzing, bubbling effect is part of the fun!

Step 4: Enjoy Your Spooky Fanta Jack O’Lantern Floats!

Gather your family or guests, and serve these fun and festive Fanta Jack O’Lantern Floats! They’re refreshing, sweet, and bursting with Halloween spirit. Whether you’re serving them at a party, as a dessert for a Halloween dinner, or as a treat while watching spooky movies, these floats are sure to be a crowd-pleaser.