Black Magic Margarita
The Black Magic Margarita is a spooky and visually striking Halloween cocktail that’s sure to wow your guests! This margarita blends the classic flavors of tequila, lime, and triple sec, but with a mysterious twist: activated charcoal or black food coloring gives it a deep, black hue that’s perfect for a hauntingly good time. Rimmed with black sanding sugar and garnished with a lime wedge, the Black Magic Margarita is both delicious and festive for any Halloween celebration.
Ingredients
- 2 oz tequila
- 1 oz triple sec
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- 1/2 oz black food coloring or activated charcoal powder
- Black sanding sugar for the rim
- Lime wedge for garnish
Instructions
- Run a lime wedge around the rim of your glass and dip it into black sanding sugar for a spooky touch.
- In a shaker, combine tequila, triple sec, lime juice, and black food coloring or activated charcoal with ice. Shake well.
- Strain into your prepared glass and garnish with a lime wedge.
Notes
- Tequila choice: Silver or blanco tequila works best for this cocktail, as its clean, crisp flavor allows the other ingredients to shine.
- Activated charcoal: If you prefer to use activated charcoal for the black color, be sure to use food-grade charcoal and consult a doctor if you’re taking medication, as charcoal can interfere with absorption.
- Black food coloring: For a simpler option, use black gel food coloring to achieve the deep, spooky color without altering the flavor.
- Sanding sugar: You can make your own black sanding sugar by mixing sugar with a few drops of black food coloring, or find it at craft stores during Halloween season.
- Garnish fun: Add a creepy touch with Halloween-themed cocktail picks, plastic spiders, or gummy worms to take the spooky vibe to the next level!
- Batch-friendly: This recipe can easily be scaled up for larger gatherings—just multiply the ingredients and mix in a pitcher for easy serving.