Black Margarita
A unique twist on the classic margarita, featuring activated charcoal for a striking black color.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Cocktail
- Method: Shaken
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 oz silver tequila
- 1 oz orange liqueur (Cointreau or Triple Sec)
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- ½ oz agave syrup or simple syrup
- ¼ tsp activated charcoal (food-grade)
- Black salt or sugar for rimming (optional)
- Ice
- Lime wheel or star anise for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Glass: Optional: Rim your glass with black salt or sugar by rubbing a lime wedge around the edge and dipping it into the salt or sugar.
- Mix the Cocktail: In a shaker, combine tequila, orange liqueur, lime juice, agave syrup, and activated charcoal.
- Shake: Add ice to the shaker and shake well for 10–15 seconds until the mixture is chilled and evenly black.
- Serve: Strain the mixture into the prepared glass over fresh ice.
- Garnish: Add a lime wheel or a star anise for a decorative touch.
Notes
- Ensure that the activated charcoal is food-grade.
- Feel free to adjust the sweetness by varying the amount of agave syrup.
- Experiment with different garnishes for a personalized touch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg