Prep Time: 4 minutes minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: black cocktails, gothic cocktails, halloween cocktails, Halloween tequila cocktails, orange liqueur cocktails, spooky cocktails
Servings: 1
- 2 oz tequila
- 1 oz lime juice freshly squeezed
- 1 oz orange liqueur
- 1/2 oz agave syrup
- 1/2 oz activated charcoal this gives the margarita its black color
- Salt or sugar for the rim
First, prepare your glass by running a lime wedge around the rim and dipping it in salt or sugar.
In your shaker, combine tequila, lime juice, orange liqueur, agave syrup, and activated charcoal.
Add ice and shake well until the mixture is cold.
Strain the drink into your prepared glass.
Enjoy your Black Margarita.
Pro Tips
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Use food-grade activated charcoal to ensure safety and smooth texture.
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Shake longer than usual to fully integrate the charcoal and achieve an even, opaque color.
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For added flair, garnish with a thin lime wheel or a small black salt rim.