• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
  • About Me
    • Portfolio
  • Recipes
    • Puerto Rican Recipes
    • Sauces and Seasonings
    • Snacks
    • Breakfast/Brunch
    • Charcuterie Boards
    • Dinner
    • Desserts
    • Drinks
      • Gin
      • Mocktails
      • Rum
      • Tequila
      • Vodka
      • Whiskey/Bourbon
    • Fall/Autumn
    • Holidays
      • Valentine’s Day
      • Mardi Gras
      • Christmas/Navidad
      • Halloween
      • Thanksgiving
    • My Top Favorites
      • Trader Joe’s Finds
  • Travel
    • Texas
      • Austin
      • San Antonio
    • Washington
      • Seattle
    • California
  • Resources

menu icon
go to homepage
  • About Me
  • Portfolio
  • Recipes
  • Resources
  • Travel
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • TikTok
  • search icon
    Homepage link
    • About Me
    • Portfolio
    • Recipes
    • Resources
    • Travel
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • TikTok
  • ×

    Home » Recipes » Drinks

    Oct 28, 2021 by Lola Calder-Rodas

    Spooky Halloween Margarita

    6 shares
    Jump to Recipe - Print Recipe

    Celebrate Spooky season with this Spooky Halloween Margarita!

    spooky Halloween Margarita - hungrytravelingmama

    Halloween Cocktails!

    Halloween or spooky season is one of my favorite seasons! Also the fact that my daughter was born on Halloween it makes it more special.

    We love to watch our favorite movies Hocus Pocus, Halloween, Chucky, Nightmare on Elm Street, Halloweentown, Nightmare Before Christmas (even though there is an eternal debate if this is either a Halloween or a Christmas movie!) and It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown.

    Dressing up with a must and I make all the party foods! Check out this Halloween Spooky Charcuterie board! One of the best cocktails I have made through out the years is this Spooky Halloween Margarita. Consist of Fresh lemon and lime juice, simple syrup, Tequila Añejo and Activated Charcoal.

    spooky Halloween Margarita

    What is Activated Charcoal?

    To start, Activated charcoal is a fine black powder made from bone char, coconut shells, peat, petroleum coke, coal, olive pits or sawdust.

    Second, the charcoal is activated by being processed at very high temperatures this changes its internal structure, reducing the size of its pores, therefore resulting in a charcoal that is more porous than regular charcoal.

    You have seen many products in the market with the Activated Charcoal Label like face creams and masks, toothpaste, and deodorants.

    For this recipe I am using Anthony’s Goods Activated Charcoal Ultra Fine and Gluten Free powder.

    Lastly, Activated Charcoal is not dangerous to consume, however, I use it sporadically in cocktails or foods.

    spooky Halloween Margarita - hungrytravelingmama

    What do I need to make this Spooky Halloween Margarita?

    *Recipe Card below for exact measurement on ingredients*

    This cocktail is super easy and it is so much fun to make. I used a short list of ingredients that I had on hand at home. I also provide with substitutions. Let’s get to it!

    You will need:

    • Lemon and Lime Juice – This time of year the lemons and limes are expensive. So if you can’t find OR don’t want to spend the outrageous price you can always use Real Lemon and Lime Bottled juice.
    • Simple Syrup – it is so easy to make at home. Add 1 cup of water and one cup of sugar into a saucepan in low heat until sugar is dissolved. Cool off and pour into a container refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.
    • Tequila – I like Reposado or Añejo tequila in a lot of my cocktails. For this recipe Añejo works but you can always use the tequila you have on hand.
    • Activated Charcoal – This will give the margarita its black spooky color. You only need ¼ tsp.
    • Purple Sugar – I used Wilton purple sugar, its fine and it sticks easy to the rim. If you prefer salt, that works too.
    • Edible Glitter – I love using glitter in my cocktails it gives them a nice shimmery hue especially in the photos. I used a dash, no need to overdo it!
    • Dried Citrus – I buy bags of dried fruit and I have them for garnishing. Here I used dried orange slices.
    spooky Halloween Margarita - hungrytravelingmama

    The Mixology in the Spooky Halloween Margarita:

    Prepare: In a shallow plate sprinkle about 1 tsp of purple sugar. Slide a lemon wedge around the rim then dip glass into sugar mix. Then in a cocktail shaker add the lime and lemon juice, Tequila añejo, simple syrup and the activated charcoal.

    Shake: add 3-4 ie cubes and shake vigorously about 10 times until its frothy.

    Pour: Strain the drink into prepared glass. Add a dash of edible glitter and stir.

    Garnish: Use a Dried Orange to garnish drink.

    Most Frequent Asked Questions:

    1. What can I use instead of Activated Charcoal?

    I have used Black food coloring in the past. Use about 1 or 2 drops. I use McCormick black food coloring. You can also make your own black food coloring at home. Add equal parts of Red, Yellow and Blue mix until it turns black.

    2. Can I use Sweet and Sour Mix?

    You certainly can but I try to stay away from pre made mixes, they tend to be super sour and full of artificial flavoring. Like I said before always use actual lime and lemons if not then use Real Lemon concentrate.

    3. What Brand of Tequila is the best for this cocktail?

    Telling you what brand of Tequila is the best it’s kind of difficult because we all have different tastes and preferences, but I am going to recommend a few anyways:

    I like Tequila Corralejo, Hornitos, Espuelon and Don Roberto.

    Other Popular Cocktails!

    I would like to hear from you! Leave a message below! Also tag us on Instagram #hungrytravelingmama @hungrytravelingmama Show me your creations!!!

    Happy Halloween!!!!!

    spooky Halloween Margarita - hungrytravelingmama

    Spooky Halloween Margarita

    Lola – Café Sazón y Vida
    Fresh lemon and lime juice, Tequila Añejo, simple syrup and activated charcoal makes this the prefect spooky season Cocktail!
    5 from 7 votes
    Print Recipe Pin Recipe
    Prep Time 10 mins
    Total Time 10 mins
    Course Cocktails with Tequila, halloween cocktails
    Cuisine American
    Servings 1 cocktail

    Equipment

    • Cocktail Shaker + Jigger
    • Measuring Spoon
    • Cutting Board + Knife
    • Margarita or specialty cocktail glass

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 Lemon juiced
    • 1 Lime Juiced
    • ½ oz Simple Syrup (recipe below)
    • 1 ½ oz Tequila Añejo
    • ¼ tsp Activated Charcoal
    • Purple Sugar For rim
    • Dried orange slice
    • Ice
    • Edible Glitter

    Instructions
     

    • In a shallow plate spread colored sugar. Run a lime wedge around the rim.
      Dip the glass in the sugar until rim is well coated. Set aside.
    • In a cocktail shaker add about 4 ice cubes.
    • Using the jigger add lime and lemon juices, simple syrup, Tequila añejo and Activated charcoal.
    • Shake vigorously until its frothy (about 10 times).
    • In the prepared glass add a few ice cubes and pour your margarita.
      Add a dash of edible glitter, stir and garnish with dried orange slice.
    • Salud!

    Notes

    How to Make Simple Syrup – Add 1 cup of water and one cup of sugar into a saucepan in low heat until sugar is dissolved. Cool off and pour into a container refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.
    Keyword Cocktails with tequila, halloween cocktails, halloween drinks, halloween party cocktail ideas, halloween party drink ideas, halloween recipes, spooky cocktails
    Did you make this recipe?Tag @cafesazonyvida on Instagram and use #cafesazonyvida!

    More Drinks

    • Yippee Ki Yay – Die Hard Cocktail
    • Apple Cider Whiskey Smash
    • Sparkling Apple Cider Bourbon Sangria
    • Hocus Pocus Life Potion Cocktail

    Reader Interactions

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

    Primary Sidebar

    Meet Lola!

    Hola!! Welcome to my pedacito on the internet. La Vida is meant to be enjoyed with a good cup of Café and well seasoned food!

    I love to share my Puerto Rican culture though recipes, stories, libations. I am also a commercial photographer.

    More about me →

    Popular Posts!

    • Warm Langostino Rolls with Truffle Butter
    • Yippee Ki Yay – Die Hard Cocktail
    • Festive Holiday Charcuterie Board
    • Apple Cider Whiskey Smash
    • Sparkling Apple Cider Bourbon Sangria

    Don’t Miss a Post!

    Get the latest Recipes, Travel Guides and Blogging Resources!

    Footer

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • TikTok

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    cafe sazon y vida

    About

    • My Story
    • Work with Me

    Newsletter

    • Sign Up! for emails and updates

    Let's Connect!

    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Facebook

    Copyright ©2022 Café Sazón y Vida. All Rights Reserved.