Spooky Black Charcoal Lemonade: 1 Amazing Goth Drink
Create a spooky and unique black lemonade for Halloween with activated charcoal. This visually striking drink offers a refreshing and slightly tart flavor, perfect for your gothic-themed celebrations.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Beverage
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (or to taste)
- 1 teaspoon activated charcoal powder
- 1 cup cold water
- Ice cubes
- Lemon slices for garnish (optional)
- Edible glitter (optional)
Instructions
- In a pitcher, combine the fresh lemon juice, 1 cup of water, and granulated sugar. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the activated charcoal powder with 1 cup of cold water until smooth. Ensure there are no clumps.
- Pour the charcoal mixture into the lemon juice mixture. Stir well to combine.
- Chill the lemonade in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- To serve, fill glasses with ice cubes.
- Pour the black lemonade over the ice.
- Garnish with lemon slices or a sprinkle of edible glitter if desired.
Notes
- Adjust the sugar to your preferred sweetness level.
- For a deeper black color, you can add a tiny bit more activated charcoal, but be cautious as too much can affect the flavor.
- Ensure your activated charcoal is food-grade.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg