Description
Spooky Lemonade is a bewitchingly refreshing drink that captures the essence of Halloween with its striking dark hue and zesty lemon flavor. This eerie beverage, enhanced with food-grade activated charcoal, is perfect for Halloween parties or any occasion where you want to add a touch of whimsy. Serve it in clear glasses filled with ice, and watch your guests’ eyes widen as they indulge in this unique twist on a classic lemonade.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 cups water (divided)
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon food-grade activated charcoal powder
- Ice cubes (for serving)
- 1 lemon (sliced for garnish)
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine granulated sugar and 1 cup water over medium heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves completely. Remove from heat and let cool.
- In a large pitcher, mix the cooled simple syrup, fresh lemon juice, and remaining 2 cups of cold water.
- Add food-grade activated charcoal powder to the pitcher and stir vigorously until fully dissolved.
- Fill four clear short glasses with ice cubes.
- Pour the spooky lemonade evenly into each glass.
- Garnish with lemon slices before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass (approximately 8 oz)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg