Description
These Black Magic Margaritas transform the classic margarita into a gothic showstopper with activated charcoal and dramatic black salt rims, delivering both spooky visuals and unforgettable flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ oz silver tequila
- 1 oz premium orange liqueur (Cointreau or Grand Marnier)
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- ½ oz agave nectar or simple syrup
- 1 capsule activated charcoal or 2–3 drops black food coloring
- Ice cubes (large, clear if possible)
- Black salt or black sugar for rimming
- Lime wheel or wedge for garnish
Instructions
- Run lime wedge around rim of margarita glass. Dip rim into black salt or black sugar until coated.
- In cocktail shaker, combine tequila, orange liqueur, lime juice, sweetener, and charcoal/food coloring.
- Add ice, shake vigorously for 15 seconds.
- Double strain into prepared glass filled with ice.
- Garnish with lime wheel or wedge and serve immediately.
Notes
Use only 1 capsule of activated charcoal to avoid gritty texture. For smoky variation, substitute mezcal for tequila. Always shake vigorously to dissolve charcoal fully.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Cocktail
- Method: Shaken
- Cuisine: Mexican Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: 185
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: black margarita, halloween margarita, spooky cocktail, activated charcoal margarita, halloween drinks