Black Magic Margarita
Craft a spooky black margarita just in time for Halloween! The classic margarita recipe is given a dark touch with fresh blackberries and a little activated charcoal powder for the black magic effect. It's spooky yet delicious!
Servings: 1 drink
Calories: 222kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon sugar for the rim, use salt if preferred
- 6 fresh blackberries
- 2 oz tequila or spirit of choice
- 1 oz orange liqueur I use triple sec
- 1½ oz fresh lime juice from 1 lime
- ⅛ teaspoon activated charcoal powder see safety note below
Instructions
- On a small plate, mix the sugar with a pinch of activated charcoal powder to create a grey colour. Rub half a lime across the rim of a short glass. Roll the glass in the sugar. Set aside.
- Add 3 blackberries to a cocktail shaker and muddle. Pour in the tequila and orange liqueur. Squeeze the fresh lime juice and add the activated charcoal powder. Place 4-5 ice cubes in the shaker and carefully close the lid.
- Shake for 30-60 seconds until frosty.
- Add fresh ice to the rimmed glass and strain the margarita into the glass. Slide 3 blackberries onto a cocktail pick or toothpick and lay across the top of the drink for garnish. Enjoy!
Notes
- Activated charcoal safety: Activated charcoal is very absorbent and can interfere with medications, including the birth control pill. Enjoy this drink several hours before or after consuming your medications to be safe. If you are concerned, omit the charcoal in this drink.
- Omit the blackberries if you wish, and you will have a regular margarita.
- Add a sweetener like honey, agave, maple syrup, or simple syrup if you like your drinks sweeter. Start with 1 teaspoon and adjust to taste.
- How to batch margaritas: Multiply the ingredient quantities by however many drinks you'd like to make. Instead of adding to a shaker, add ingredients to a large pitcher. Stir well and add some ice for dilution. Pour into rimmed glasses and add blackberries or lime slices to serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 222kcal | Carbohydrates: 10.7g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 1.8mg | Potassium: 76mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 16IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 0.1mg