Description
A chilling and refreshing drink perfect for Halloween gatherings, this Spooky Black Lemonade combines the tartness of lemonade with a mysterious black hue.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup sugar
- 4 cups water
- 1/2 cup activated charcoal
- Ice cubes
- Black food coloring (optional)
- Garnish: lemon slices and blackberries
Instructions
- In a pitcher, combine fresh lemon juice and sugar, stirring until the sugar is dissolved.
- Add water and mix well.
- Stir in activated charcoal until fully incorporated.
- If desired, add a few drops of black food coloring for a deeper hue.
- Serve over ice and garnish with lemon slices and blackberries.
Notes
- Activated charcoal can be found in health food stores or online.
- Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less sugar according to your taste.
- Ensure that the activated charcoal is food-grade and safe for consumption.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg