Description
A chilling twist on classic lemonade — jet-black, tangy, and mysteriously refreshing for your Halloween party.
Ingredients
- Fresh lemon juice (1 cup, about 4 lemons)
- Water (4 cups)
- Activated charcoal powder (½ tsp)
- Sugar (½ cup, or to taste)
- Ice cubes
- Lemon slices (for garnish)
- Optional: splash of soda water for fizz
Instructions
- In a large pitcher, whisk together water, lemon juice, and sugar until dissolved.
- Stir in activated charcoal until the drink turns evenly black.
- Add ice cubes and a splash of soda water if you like it fizzy.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Pour into clear glasses for a dramatic dark effect.
- Garnish each glass with a lemon slice or twist.
- Serve cold and watch your guests’ reactions — spooky and refreshing!
Notes
- Adjust sugar to taste based on your preference for sweetness.
- Activated charcoal can be found in health food stores or online.
- Ensure to use food-grade activated charcoal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg