Jack-O’-Lantern Fizz
10 min
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easy
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gluten-free,
lactose-free,
low-fat,
paleo-friendly
Recipe by Eunice
Introduction
Jack-o'-lantern Fizz is a tropical Halloween mocktail, basically orange soda punched up with pineapple, mango nectar, and a squeeze of lime for bright, fizzy flavor.
Perfect for kid parties, movie nights, or doorstep treat duty, it looks festive with sticker-faced cups, takes two minutes to mix, and you can keep a spiked pitcher on the side for adults.
Ingredients (4 servings)
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Ingredients:
- 2 cups orange soda, chilled orange soda 16 fl oz
- 1 cup pure pineapple juice, chilled pure pineapple juice 8 fl oz
- 1 cup mango nectar, chilled mango nectar 8 fl oz
- 2 Tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice lime 1 ct (for freshly squeezed lime juice)
- ice ice
- black paper jack-o’-lantern face stickers (to decorate cups) black paper jack-o’-lantern face stickers 25 ct
How to Make Jack-O’-Lantern Fizz
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Sticker and chill
Apply the jack-o-lantern face stickers to dry clear cups so they stick cleanly.
Fill each cup to the top with ice so the drink stays cold and the fizz pops.
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Build the juicy base
In a large chilled pitcher, combine the pineapple juice, mango nectar, and lime juice, then stir until smooth and uniform.
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Add the bubbles last
Right before serving, tilt the pitcher and gently pour in the orange soda so you keep as much carbonation as possible.
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Pour and serve
Divide the fizz into the prepared cups, letting the foam crown the top for that pumpkin vibe.
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Taste check
If it leans sweet for you, add a small splash more lime juice, stir once, and pour immediately.
Substitutions
- Orange soda -> Blood orange Italian soda
- Keeps the bold orange-red color and lively fizz while dialing in a slightly more complex citrus bite, so the drink tastes a little grown-up without losing the Halloween look.
- Mango nectar -> Apricot nectar
- Apricot nectar stays in the same sunny color family and brings a silkier texture with a fragrant, jammy sweetness that plays great with pineapple and lime.
- Pineapple juice -> Carrot juice
- Carrot juice keeps the vivid pumpkin hue and adds gentle earthy sweetness for a more sophisticated, less tropical finish that still feels festive and fresh.
Tips
- Cold equals fizz control
- Chill every component and the pitcher, and if you have time, freeze a tray of mango juice cubes to use as ice so the drink never waters down.
- Build then bubble
- Always mix the still juices first and add soda at the last second so you do not blow off the carbonation before it hits the cups.
- Balance the sweetness
- Taste the juice base before adding soda and adjust with a pinch of salt or an extra teaspoon of lime to sharpen the edges and wake up the fruit.
- Strain for a clean pour
- If your juices are pulpy, pass them through a fine mesh strainer so the foam sits pretty and straws do not clog.
- Batch like a pro
- For parties, multiply the juice base and keep it in the fridge, then top each cup with soda to order so every pour is lively and fresh.
- Sticker success
- Apply stickers before any condensation forms on the cups and press along the edges so they stay put even as the ice sweats.
Nutrition Facts *
| Energy | 116 | kcal |
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| Protein | 0 | g |
| Total Fat | 0 | g |
| Carbohydrates | 29 | g |
| Dietary Fiber | 0 | g |
* Approximate, per serving.
Data source: USDA FoodData Central.
FAQ
- How do I make it less sweet without losing the color?
- Swap half the orange soda for plain orange sparkling water and add a squeeze of lime so the drink stays bright and orange but tastes lighter.
- Can I make this ahead?
- Mix the pineapple, mango, and lime up to 24 hours in advance and keep it very cold, then add the orange soda right before pouring so the fizz stays punchy.
- My soda went flat, what now?
- Chill a fresh bottle and fold it in gently, or top individual cups with a splash of cold sparkling water to revive the bubbles without shifting the flavor too much.
- How can I scale this for a crowd?
- Multiply everything, stash the juice base in glass pitchers on ice, and station a helper to add soda to each cup as guests arrive so every serve is perky.
- Any adult-friendly variation?
- For grown-ups, add 1 ounce chilled white rum or silver tequila per serving to the cup, then top with the fizz so it blends cleanly without killing the bubbles.
Serving Suggestions
Think party tricks like rimming the cups with Tajin or a sugar-salt mix for a spicy-sour snap that cuts through the sweetness and makes the citrus pop.
Pair these with salty snacks like kettle chips or sharp cheddar crackers, or go big with a platter of grilled pineapple skewers to echo the tropical notes and keep everyone reaching for another sip.
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