Description
Spooky Black Lemonade is a mysterious, jet-black drink with a tangy citrus bite and a ghoulish look! Naturally dyed with activated charcoal or black food coloring, it’s perfect for Halloween parties, vampire vibes, or witchy refreshment bars.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups lemonade (homemade or store-bought)
- 1/2 tsp activated charcoal powder (or a few drops black gel food coloring)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (optional, for more tartness)
- 1 cup sparkling water or lemon-lime soda (for fizz)
- Ice cubes
- Fresh lemon slices or gummy bats (for garnish)
Instructions
- Make it black: In a large pitcher, stir the activated charcoal (or food coloring) into the lemonade until fully dissolved and jet black.
- Add fizz: Pour in sparkling water or soda and stir gently to mix without losing the bubbles.
- Chill & garnish: Add ice and serve in cups or mason jars garnished with lemon slices or spooky candy.
Notes
If using activated charcoal, be sure it’s food-grade and check for any interactions if taking medications. For a glittery version, add a pinch of edible luster dust!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drinks, Punch, Halloween
- Method: Mixed
- Cuisine: Holiday, Kid-Friendly
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: spooky black lemonade, halloween black drink, activated charcoal lemonade, gothic lemonade, halloween party punch