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Halloween Margaritas Cocktail

Bewitching Halloween Margaritas Cocktail for Spooky Fun

This Halloween Margaritas Cocktail is a festive and flavorful drink that elevates your Halloween celebrations with its playful twist on the classic margarita.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 cocktails
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Cocktail
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cocktail
  • 2 oz Tequila Use silver tequila for a clean taste.
  • 1 oz Triple Sec (or Orange Liqueur) Can substitute with orange juice for a mocktail.
  • 1 oz Fresh Lime Juice Freshly squeezed for best flavor.
  • 2 oz Cranberry or Pomegranate Juice Cranberry adds a blood-red color.
  • 1 oz Simple Syrup (Optional) Adjust based on personal preference.
  • 1-2 drops Black Food Coloring or Activated Charcoal For a spooky dark color.
  • to taste Black or Red Sugar For rimming the glass.
For the Garnishes
  • 2 pieces Lime Wedges Adds freshness and color.
  • 1 cup Gummy Worms Playful garnish.
  • 1 cup Candy Eyeballs For a creepy vibe.
  • as needed Dry Ice (Optional) Use with caution for bubbling effect.

Equipment

  • cocktail shaker
  • strainer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the glass by rimming with lime juice, then dipping into black or red sugar. Set aside.
  2. In a cocktail shaker, combine tequila, triple sec, lime juice, cranberry juice, and optional simple syrup. Shake gently for 10 seconds.
  3. Add black food coloring or activated charcoal and shake vigorously for 5 seconds.
  4. Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for 15 seconds until chilled.
  5. Strain the mixture into the prepared glass filled with ice, careful not to disturb the sugar rim.
  6. Garnish with gummy worms, candy eyeballs, or dry ice for a spooky effect.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cocktailCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 25gSodium: 10mgPotassium: 150mgSugar: 20gVitamin C: 15mg

Notes

Chill your glasses for an enhanced experience. Use freshly squeezed lime juice for the best flavor. Be cautious with food coloring and dry ice for safety.

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