Looking for a chillingly fun drink to serve at your Halloween party? These Ghoulish Ghostly White Floats are the perfect spooky treat! Made with creamy vanilla ice cream, fizzy lemon-lime soda, and eerie ghostly garnishes, these floats are a frightful delight. They’re easy to make, festive, and sure to be a hit with kids and adults alike.
Ingredients:
For Each Float:
- 1 cup lemon-lime soda, chilled
- 2-3 scoops vanilla ice cream
- 1-2 drops black food coloring (optional, for a spooky gray swirl)
For Garnishing:
- Black licorice (for “ghostly arms”)
- Candy eyeballs
- Mini marshmallows
- Whipped cream
- Plastic spiders or ghost picks (for decoration only)
Preparation:
1: Create the Float Base
- In a tall glass, pour the lemon-lime soda. If desired, add a drop or two of black food coloring and stir to create a spooky gray swirl.
2: Add the Ice Cream
- Place 2-3 scoops of vanilla ice cream into the soda. Watch as it fizzes and foams, creating a “ghostly” effect.
3: Decorate with Ghostly Garnishes
- Add candy eyeballs on top of the ice cream scoops to make them look like little ghost faces. Stick black licorice pieces into the sides for ghostly “arms.” Add a dollop of whipped cream for extra fluff, and scatter mini marshmallows for a ghostly “fog.”
4: Serve and Enjoy
- Serve the floats immediately with a straw and a spoon. These are best enjoyed when the ice cream is still cold and frothy!
Variations:
- Witch’s Brew Black Floats: For a darker twist, use root beer instead of lemon-lime soda and add more black food coloring for a deep, dark float.
- Green Ghoul Floats: Swap the lemon-lime soda for lime soda and add a drop of green food coloring for a ghoulish green drink.
- Vegan Ghostly Floats: Use dairy-free vanilla ice cream and a plant-based lemon-lime soda for a vegan-friendly version.
Cooking Notes:
- Chill the soda: Using well-chilled soda helps to keep the ice cream from melting too quickly and maintains the fizz.
- Adjust the food coloring: You can control the level of spookiness by adjusting the amount of black food coloring. A little goes a long way!
- Garnish creatively: Feel free to add other spooky garnishes like candy bats, edible glitter, or black sprinkles to enhance the Halloween theme.
Serving Suggestions:
- Perfect for Halloween parties: Set up a “Ghostly Floats” bar where guests can customize their own floats with different sodas, ice cream flavors, and Halloween-themed garnishes.
- Serve as a movie night treat: Pair these floats with your favorite Halloween movies for a cozy and spooky night in.
- Kids’ Halloween activity: Let kids create their own ghostly characters using the candy eyeballs, licorice, and marshmallows. It’s a fun and interactive treat!
Tips:
- Serve immediately: These floats are best enjoyed right after making them. The fizz and foam add to the fun, so don’t let them sit too long.
- Make it spooky: Experiment with different colors, candies, and decorations to make each float unique and extra spooky.
- Pre-scoop the ice cream: For quick assembly, pre-scoop the ice cream onto a lined baking sheet and freeze. This makes it easy to put together the floats when you’re ready to serve.
Prep Time:
5 minutes
Cooking Time:
0 minutes (no-cook)
Total Time:
5 minutes
Nutritional Information (Per Float):
- Calories: 200
- Protein: 2g
- Sodium: 55mg
FAQs:
Q: Can I use other flavors of ice cream?
A: Absolutely! While vanilla creates the best ghostly appearance, you can use other flavors like cookies and cream or coconut for a different twist.
Q: Can I make these floats ahead of time?
A: These floats are best enjoyed fresh. However, you can pre-scoop the ice cream and have all garnishes ready for quick assembly.
Q: How can I make this drink even spookier?
A: Try adding edible glitter, black sprinkles, or dry ice for a foggy effect. Just remember to remove the dry ice before drinking.
Q: Can I make these without food coloring?
A: Yes, the floats will still look festive without food coloring, though they’ll have a more classic vanilla appearance.
Conclusion:
Ghoulish Ghostly White Floats are the perfect Halloween treat, bringing together the creamy delight of vanilla ice cream with the fizzy fun of lemon-lime soda. With spooky garnishes and a hint of Halloween magic, these floats are sure to delight ghosts and ghouls of all ages. Get creative, have fun, and enjoy a spine-chillingly delicious treat that’s as fun to make as it is to drink!
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Ghoulish Ghostly White Floats
- Total Time: 5 minutes
Ingredients
Ingredients:
For Each Float:
- 1 cup lemon-lime soda, chilled
- 2–3 scoops vanilla ice cream
- 1–2 drops black food coloring (optional, for a spooky gray swirl)
For Garnishing:
- Black licorice (for “ghostly arms”)
- Candy eyeballs
- Mini marshmallows
- Whipped cream
- Plastic spiders or ghost picks (for decoration only)
Instructions
Preparation:
1: Create the Float Base
- In a tall glass, pour the lemon-lime soda. If desired, add a drop or two of black food coloring and stir to create a spooky gray swirl.
2: Add the Ice Cream
- Place 2-3 scoops of vanilla ice cream into the soda. Watch as it fizzes and foams, creating a “ghostly” effect.
3: Decorate with Ghostly Garnishes
- Add candy eyeballs on top of the ice cream scoops to make them look like little ghost faces. Stick black licorice pieces into the sides for ghostly “arms.” Add a dollop of whipped cream for extra fluff, and scatter mini marshmallows for a ghostly “fog.”
4: Serve and Enjoy
- Serve the floats immediately with a straw and a spoon. These are best enjoyed when the ice cream is still cold and frothy!
Notes
- Chill the soda: Using well-chilled soda helps to keep the ice cream from melting too quickly and maintains the fizz.
- Adjust the food coloring: You can control the level of spookiness by adjusting the amount of black food coloring. A little goes a long way!
- Garnish creatively: Feel free to add other spooky garnishes like candy bats, edible glitter, or black sprinkles to enhance the Halloween theme.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes (no-cook)
Nutrition
- Calories: 200
- Sodium: 55mg
- Protein: 2g