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Last Updated on October 26, 2024 by Alaina
Add a wicked twist to your Halloween treats with these Ghastly Halloween Ice Cream Floats, topped with marshmallow Peeps! With only a few simple ingredients, these Halloween Orange Creamsicle Floats will be a ghostly hit for all ages.

Get ready to sip on a Halloween favorite…with a haunting twist! These Ghastly Halloween Ice Cream Floats may seem like a classic Halloween drink, but we’ve added a spooky twist that’ll make them the haunting highlight of your celebration.
With bubbling orange soda and creamy vanilla ice cream, each spooky sipper is topped with a festive straw featuring a marshmallow Peeps character—including ghostly ghouls, sinister pumpkins, and Frankenstein’s monster followed by a dusting of Halloween sprinkles! It’s an eerily playful touch that’s sure to impress.
Perfect for Halloween parties, family movie marathons, or any haunted gathering, these Orange Creamsicle floats are both frightfully delicious and monstrously fun! And if you’re looking for more kid-friendly Halloween sips, be sure to try our Poison Potion Halloween Punch for a creepy drink that’s as fun as it is delicious!
Reasons Why You’ll Love These Ghastly Halloween Orange Soda Floats
- Wickedly Simple to Make: Just three ingredients make this spooky drink a breeze to whip up!
- Perfect for Haunted Gatherings: A chillingly fun drink that’ll enchant guests at any Halloween bash.
- Eerie Fun for All Ages: The playful Peeps toppers give each float a custom, ghostly touch!

How to Make Halloween Ice Cream Floats
Creating these creepy floats is as easy as a spell! Gather your spooky ingredients, and let’s brew up a Halloween drink that’s sure to cast a spell on everyone who takes a sip.
Kitchen Tools You’ll Need to Make Halloween Orange Creamsicle Floats
To make these floats as spooky and simple as possible, have these essentials on hand to add to the eerie magic of each glass!
- Tall ice cream float glasses
- Halloween-themed straws
- Ice cream scoop
- Wood skewers to scrap marshmallow out of the straws (optional)

Ingredients You Will Need to Make Orange Soda Floats for Halloween
Prepare to cast a fizzy, creamy spell with just three main ingredients and a dash of spooky charm!
- Orange soda (for that perfect, eerie orange glow)
- Vanilla ice cream (to add a hauntingly creamy touch)
- Halloween Peeps marshmallows (choose ghost, pumpkin, and Frankenstein characters for the ultimate spook factor)
- Halloween sprinkles (a fantastic finishing touch)
Step-by-Step Instructions
These haunted floats come together in mere minutes, making them the ideal last-minute treat for thirsty ghouls and goblins. Here’s how to make each sip an absolute scream!
Step One: Prepare the Glasses
- For a truly chilling effect, place your glasses in the freezer for a few minutes before making the floats! I usually do this while I am getting everything together and making the straw toppers.
Step Two: Make the Spooky Peeps Toppers
- Next, top each straw with a marshmallow Peep by carefully twisting the marshmallow as you slide it onto the straw. Note that the marshmallows are mainly for decoration rather than sipping, as they’ll partially block the straw—but they add a hauntingly fun touch!

Step Three: Pour in the Orange Soda
- Fill each glass about a third of the way full with orange soda.

Step Four: Scoop the Ice Cream
- Next, drop 1-2 scoops of vanilla ice cream into each glass for a spooky, frothy float.

Step Five: Add More Soda
- Slowly pour more orange soda over the ice cream, watching it bubble and foam like a witch’s cauldron!

Step Six: Add the Spooky Straws
- Place a Halloween-themed straw into each glass, giving your float a final, eerie touch. These festive Halloween Peeps-topped straws add just the right amount of spooky fun, making each sip a little more haunting!

Step Seven: Add a Spoonful of Ice Cream/Whipped Cream
- Add a small spoonful of ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream to top off the Halloween ice cream float.

Step Eight: Sprinkle on Some Halloween Magic
- Finish your Halloween ice cream floats with a dusting of Halloween sprinkles on top for extra frightful flair.
Recipe Tips and Tricks
- Freeze Glasses for an Extra Ghostly Chill: Chilling the glasses makes your floats frosty and eerie-looking!
- Pour Soda Slowly to Control the Fizz: For less overflow, pour the soda in a slow, steady stream.
- No Whipped Cream?: Add a spoonful of ice cream before sprinkling some spooky Halloween sprinkles on top.
- Add a Second Straw: Since adding the marshmallow will likely clog the star, you can either use a skewer to remove it or simply add a second straw for sipping!
Recipe Variations, Additions, and Substitutions
- Try a Darker Soda: Black cherry or grape soda will give your floats a deeper, more mysterious look.
- Switch Up the Ice Cream Flavor: Try orange sherbet for a more citrusy punch, or cookies and cream for a spooky surprise!
- Extra Haunted Whipped Cream: Add a dollop of whipped cream on top and drizzle with red or black icing for a gory twist.
- Add a Boo-zy Twist for Adults: For an adults-only version, add a splash of vanilla vodka to give the float a little extra kick—a Halloween Dirty Creamsicle Float that is perfect for adult-only Halloween parties!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Can I make these spooky Halloween ice cream floats ahead of time?
A: These are best enjoyed fresh, but you can prep the straws with Peeps toppers in advance so assembly is even faster!
Q: Can I use different Peeps for other holidays?
A: Absolutely! Swap out Halloween Peeps for Christmas, Easter, or Valentine’s Day characters for a festive twist all year round.
Show Me What You’ve Got!
Did you make this Ghastly Halloween Orange Creamsicle Float? Snap a pic of your spooky creation and share it on Instagram! Tag me @bullocksbuzz or use #bullocksbuzz so I can see how you’ve added your own haunted flair. 🧡👻🎃
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Looking for more frightfully fun Halloween recipes for kids and adults?
For more hauntingly delicious Halloween treats like this Orange Halloween Ice Cream Float, give these a try:
- Orange Creamsicle Halloween Cupcakes in a Jar – an older recipe that is a scream!
- Green Goblin Cocktail – omit the alcohol to make a kid-friendly mocktail!
- Halloween Boozy Gummy Brains – omit the alcohol for a frightfully delicious kids’ treat!
- Halloween Bat Twinkies – a quick, no-bake Halloween treat
Printable Recipe Card
Fangtastic Halloween Ice Cream Floats

These ghastly Halloween Ice Cream Floats are a spooky twist on a classic treat! Made with fizzy orange soda and creamy vanilla ice cream, then topped with sprinkles and marshmallow Peeps on festive straws, these Halloween Creamsicle Floats are a perfect Halloween drink for parties and gatherings.
Ingredients
- 1 bottle Orange soda
- 1 carton Vanilla Ice Cream
- 4 Halloween PEEPS Marshmallows
- Halloween sprinkles
- Whipped cream - optional as you can use more ice cream
Instructions
- Begin by placing the glasses in the freezer for a few minutes.
- Meanwhile, top each straw with a Halloween Peep, twisting it on for ease. Remember, the marshmallows are for decoration rather than sipping, as they’ll partially block the straw—but you can always clear them with a skewer or add a second straw for sipping.
- Next, fill each glass one-third full with orange soda.
- Add 1-2 scoops of vanilla ice cream.
- Slowly add more orange soda until the glasses are full.
- Next, insert a straw into each glass.
- Then top them off with a dollop of whipped cream or another small spoonful of ice cream.
- Finish with a dusting of Halloween sprinkles.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
4Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 230Total Fat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 74mgCarbohydrates: 38gFiber: 0gSugar: 21gProtein: 3g
Nutritional information is automatically calculated with ingredients and serving size and may not be accurate. Please always double check with your own nutritional apps as well.