Spooky Charcoal Margarita

This uniquely dark margarita is created with a touch of activated charcoal, giving it a striking black hue. It’s the perfect eerie cocktail to serve at your Halloween gathering, adding a spooky twist to the classic margarita. The combination of tequila, Cointreau, lime juice, and a hint of agave syrup creates a delightfully haunting flavor that is sure to impress your guests.

Spooky Charcoal Margarita

A hauntingly dark margarita made with activated charcoal, tequila, Cointreau, and fresh lime juice, perfect for Halloween.

4.60 from 58 votes
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 5 mins
Total Time 5 mins

Ingredients

  • 2 oz. Tequila Blanco (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 and black lava salt for the rim

Instructions

  1. Dip the rim of the glass into honey and then into margarita salt or black lava salt, then 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 the mixture vigorously for 20-30 seconds.
  4. Pour the margarita into a 4-6 oz. margarita glass filled with ice, preferably crushed.
  5. Garnish with a lime or orange wedge and serve!