Description
The Black Margarita is a striking twist on the classic cocktail, blending tequila, lime, and triple sec with a dark, dramatic hue for festive flair.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Tbsp black sanding sugar
- 2 cups ice
- 4 oz silver tequila
- 2 oz triple sec
- 1/3 cup lime juice
- Red food coloring
- Blue food coloring
- Green food coloring
- Lime slices for garnish
Instructions
- Rub lime slice around the rim of each glass. Dip into black sanding sugar to coat.
- In a shaker, combine tequila, triple sec, and lime juice. Shake or stir to combine.
- Add 2 drops each of red, blue, and green food coloring. Stir and adjust as needed to reach a black color.
- Fill prepared glasses with ice and pour the cocktail mixture over.
- Garnish with lime slices and serve immediately.
Notes
- Start with a few drops of food coloring and increase gradually to control the final color.
- Use fresh lime juice for the best flavor.
- Chill glasses ahead of time for a longer-lasting cold drink.
- Store the mixture without ice and coloring if making ahead.
- Avoid freezing, as texture may be compromised.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Shaken
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Black Margarita, Halloween margarita, dark cocktail, spooky tequila drink, gothic margarita recipe