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Black Margarita Cocktail – A Twist on Easy Recipes

This bold and spooky Black Margarita cocktail is the perfect mix of sweet, sour, and smoky flavor, ideal for Halloween or any edgy gathering.
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Mexican-American
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Servings: 1 drink
Author: Betty

Ingredients

  • 2 oz silver tequila
  • 1 oz orange liqueur (like Cointreau)
  • 1 oz fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 oz simple syrup
  • 1/4 tsp activated charcoal powder
  • Black lava salt or coarse salt for rimming the glass
  • Ice cubes
  • Lime wedge for garnish

Instructions

  1. Rim a rocks glass with black lava salt by rubbing a lime wedge around the edge and dipping it into the salt.
  2. In a cocktail shaker, combine tequila, orange liqueur, lime juice, simple syrup, and activated charcoal.
  3. Add ice and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds.
  4. Strain into the prepared glass filled with fresh ice.
  5. Garnish with a lime wedge and serve immediately.

Notes

You can substitute orange liqueur with triple sec if preferred. Activated charcoal should be food-grade and used sparingly.