Midnight Margarita Madness

This hauntingly beautiful Midnight Margarita Madness is the perfect cocktail to cast a spell at your Halloween party. The deep black color, achieved with activated charcoal, adds an eerie touch to this classic margarita, making it a wickedly delicious addition to your spooky celebrations.

Midnight Margarita Madness

A hauntingly beautiful black margarita made with activated charcoal for a spooky twist on a classic cocktail.

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Prep Time 5 mins
Total Time 5 mins

Ingredients

  • 2 oz. White Tequila
  • 1 1/2 oz. Cointreau or Triple Sec
  • 1 oz. Freshly squeezed lime juice (about 1 lime)
  • 1/2 oz. Agave syrup (optional)
  • 1/4 tsp Activated Charcoal Powder
  • Honey for rimming the glass
  • Black lava salt for rimming the glass
  • Ice

Instructions

  1. Rim the margarita glass by dipping it into honey and then into black lava salt. Place in the freezer until ready to serve.
  2. In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine lime juice, Cointreau, agave, tequila, and activated charcoal.
  3. Shake vigorously for 20-30 seconds.
  4. Pour the margarita into the prepared glass filled with ice.
  5. Garnish with a lime or orange wedge and serve!