Select the pumpkin. Choose a ripe pumpkin that is not bruised, blemished, or discolored. Make sure the pumpkin is of adequate size. Wash the pumpkin. Use a washcloth and dish soap, cleaning off any excess dirt. Wash the beverage canister. Mark the pumpkin. Using your beverage canister as a guide, mark a template of appropriate size at the top of the pumpkin around the stem. Use the spigot as a template to mark a large enough hole near the base of the pumpkin. Carve a lid for the pumpkin using the marker as an outline. Make sure the lid is large enough to accommodate the size of your beverage canister. Always cut away from yourself and in the opposite direction of other living things. Carve the spigot hole using the marker as an outline. Always cut away from yourself and in the opposite direction of other living things. Remove the pumpkin’s lid. Scoop out the inside of the pumpkin. Using a scoop or large spoon, scoop out the pumpkin's interior until it is hollow. Remove the plug for the spigot. Use or dispose of the pumpkin’s inner material. If desired, you can use the pumpkin's inner material to make pumpkin pie, roast pumpkin seeds, or make a pumpkin beverage. Add decorations.

If desired, paint the pumpkin or carve out a design now. If not, proceed to the next section. Insert the beverage canister into the pumpkin. Fold the container slightly and insert it through the top of the pumpkin. Align the hole in the beverage canister with the bottom hole in the pumpkin. Turn the pumpkin on its side and fill the canister with a beverage. Make sure the pumpkin and canister are upright to avoid spilling the liquid. Screw on the spigot to seal the beverage canister. Replace the pumpkin with the lid created earlier. Enjoy!