Halloween Spooky Black Lemonade – A Ghoulishly Good Drink Everyone Will Love
This Halloween Spooky Black Lemonade is a hauntingly refreshing drink made with real lemon juice and activated charcoal. Perfect for Halloween parties, it's easy, delicious, and unforgettable.
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice
- 3 cups cold filtered or sparkling water
- 1/3 cup maple syrup or honey
- 1/4 teaspoon food-grade activated charcoal
- Ice crushed or cubes
- Optional: blackberry purée for deeper color
- Optional: black sugar gummy worms, rosemary for garnish
Instructions
- 1. In a large pitcher, combine lemon juice and maple syrup. Stir until the sweetener dissolves.
- 2. Add activated charcoal and mix thoroughly.
- 3. Pour in water or sparkling water and stir gently.
- 4. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- 5. Serve over ice with optional spooky garnishes.
- 6. Add dry ice carefully before serving if desired.
Notes
Use only food-grade activated charcoal.
Avoid over-consuming charcoal if on medication.
Skip charcoal for a kid-friendly version.
Add a splash of vodka for an adult twist.
Avoid over-consuming charcoal if on medication.
Skip charcoal for a kid-friendly version.
Add a splash of vodka for an adult twist.