With the orange hues being a classic Halloween (or Fall colour), I thought I would share this very quick and easy drink EVERYONE is bound to love.
(Read to the end to find out the Southern Hemisphere history of this drink which we call a 'SPIDER' and the chemistry lesson.)
Classic orange Fanta is the fizzy drink element.
Icecream the filler component in the vessel.
Then watch the fun frothy reaction when you pour the Fanta onto the icecream.
Top with whippy canned cream, add sprinkles and a straw.
Use the straw to poke the icecream into the Fanta if it settles and devour.
It's like pudding in a glass!
So yummy!
And one of these at a time is never enough.
They are loads of fun for the kids to build their own 'SPIDER'.
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SPIDER History:
An icecream float elsewhere, but in New Zealand and Australia it is called a 'SPIDER'.
Due to the spider like frothy web in the drink.
It's a fizzy but creamy beverage made from fizz/soda and icecream served in a tall glass, with or without the added topping of whipped cream and sprinkles.
I have fond memories going to the tearooms in town for a special occassion, where the children always ordered a SPIDER!
It was such a treat in those days.
And it still is.
Only now we can recreate the drink at home.
SPIDER Chemistry Lesson:
The chemical reaction between the icecream and the fizzy/soda drink is caused by the gas molecules from the fizz/soda gathering on the tiny ice crystals that are on the surface of the icecream.
Together they become bubbles of gas. (The frothy reaction).
If the icecream in the glass is melting (not dry) the reaction is not as prevelant.
So you need straight from the freezer into the glass quick pour to get a good froth!
To Make:
3/4 fill a tall glass with ice cream as shown
Pour over one can of ice cold Orange Fanta
Top with canned whipped cream
Add Sprinkles.
Serve with a straw.
Note:
I used caramel swirl icecream, but you usually use plain vanilla, or french vanilla flavours.
You can also use other fizz/soda flavours like cola, lime, raspberry, passion, lemonade, ginger beer, etc.
Printable recipe HERE.
To learn how to make the Cork Pumpkin visit HERE.
Find more HALLOWEEN IDEAS HERE.
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