5 Charcoal Cocktails That Look Cool and Taste Cool

Ditch the ordinary and add a dash of dark to your cocktails with charcoal. Wondering what we're talking about? Well, the latest trend in mixology talks about mysterious charcoal concoctions that are not only visually striking but also taste fun. The term "charcoal cocktails" refers to drinks that contain activated charcoal as a key ingredient. Let’s explore the different types you should try.

1. Black Magic Margarita

You must have tried many variants of margaritas, but this one is super unique. With blackberries and activated charcoal in it and the name itself, this drink is the perfect choice for a Halloween party at your place. Retaining the classic margarita taste, blackberries add sweetness to it, while the charcoal adds the magic. 

Ingredients

• 1 oz orange liqueur
• 1 ½ oz tequila
• ½ tsp activated charcoal
• 3 blackberries
• 2 oz lime juice
• Ice
• Sugar
• Salt

How To Make A Black Magic Margarita

• Take a cocktail shaker, add blackberries, and muddle them till you get a puree. 
• Add orange liqueur, tequila, lime juice, activated charcoal, and ice cubes. 
• Shake it for 30-40 seconds until frosty.
• Take a margarita glass, wet the rim with lime juice, and roll it in sugar and salt.
• Add ice to the glass, strain, and pour the drink into it. Enjoy!

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2. Black Sand Beach

Yes, you guessed that right. This drink is inspired by the black sand beach in Hawaii and was created by Trader Vic. The only key to making this drink perfect is mixing the syrup and charcoal properly, as it not only brings a dark color but also brings in a unique flavor. 

Ingredients

• 1 ½ oz pineapple juice
• ½ oz rum
• ¾ oz rock candy syrup
• 2 oz coconut rum
• Fresh lime juice
• Dash of activated charcoal

How To Make Black Sand Beach

• Take a shaker, and add syrup and charcoal to it. Mix it
• Now add pineapple juice, rum, coconut rum, and fresh lime juice to it.
• Shake well, strain in a glass, and enjoy!

3. Charcoal Coconut Mojito

We are sure almost everyone’s first mocktail would have been a virgin mojito. Simple, refreshing, and sweet! Charcoal coconut mojito is a new variant of this classic drink and we totally recommend it. This unique drink combines the bold taste of rum, the sweetness of coconut water, and the freshness of lime juice, all with the added touch of activated charcoal. 

Ingredients

• 8 mint leaves
• 1 oz coconut water
• 2 oz white rum
• 1 oz fresh lime juice
• 0.75 oz simple syrup
• 2 oz club soda
• ½ tsp activated charcoal
• Ice

How To Make Charcoal Coconut Mojito

• Take a cocktail shaker, and add mint leaves, simple syrup, and lime juice. Muddle it well. 
  
• Add white rum, activated charcoal, ice cubes, and coconut water to it. 
  
• Shake well for about 15 seconds. 
  
• Take a highball glass, add ice, strain the drink into the glass, and top it up with club soda. 
  
• Stir and serve.
  

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4. Full Moontini

Yes, as the name suggests, this too is a drink that is generally a part of the Halloween party menu. The drink gets its tropical punch from lime and pineapple juice while vodka creates a flavorful, strong base. It is sparkly, tropical, and something that can be tried at any time of the year. 

Ingredients

• 0.25 tsp or less activated charcoal
• 2 oz pineapple juice
• 0.5 oz lime juice
• 1 oz vodka
• Club soda
• Ice

How To Make Full Moontini

• Take a glass, add vodka and charcoal powder to it and mix. 
  
• Now take a cocktail shaker, and add black vodka, pineapple juice, lime juice, and ice. Shake well.
  
• Take a martini glass and strain the drink into it. 
  
• Top the drink with club soda. 
  
• Serve and enjoy!
  

5. Black Widow Cocktail

It is true that most of the charcoal cocktails are a part of the Halloween menu owing to their black color bringing in the mysterious spooky angle. Talk about the flavor and taste and we are sure you will be surprised at every sip you take. Thanks to the combination of orange bitters, blackberry, and vodka. 

Ingredients

• 1 oz vodka
• 2 oz blackberry liqueur
• 1 tsp lime juice
• 1 tsp simple syrup
• ½ tsp activated charcoal
• Orange bitters
• Ice

How To Make a Black Widow Cocktail

• Take a cocktail shaker.
• Add vodka, blackberry liqueur, lime juice, simple syrup and activated charcoal. Shake it well with some ice. 
• Now add orange bitters and give it a nice mix again. 
• Take a coupe glass and strain the drink. Enjoy!

Summing up

If you want to elevate your mixology game, you must dive into the trend of charcoal cocktails. With mysterious and refreshing flavors, these drinks will surely be the highlight of your party. So what are you waiting for? Go add a dash of dark to your drinks!