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Spooky Black Lemonade with Activated Charcoal

Rhonda Anderson
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Soups
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 300 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • For the Black Lemonade
  • 6 cups cold water
  • 1 cup fresh lemon juice (about 5–6 lemons)
  • 3/4 cup sugar (or honey/agave syrup, to taste)
  • 1/2 tsp activated charcoal powder (food-grade)
  • Ice cubes, as needed
  • Optional (Adult Version)
  • 1–2 cups vodka, gin, or white rum
  • Garnishes
  • Lemon slices
  • Blackberries
  • Fresh mint sprigs

Instructions
 

  • Step 1: Make the Lemon Base: In a large pitcher, combine cold water, lemon juice, and sugar. Stir well until sugar is completely dissolved.
  • Step 2: Add the Activated Charcoal: Whisk in activated charcoal powder slowly. Stir until the liquid turns a uniform black.
  • Step 3: Adjust Sweetness: Taste and add more sugar, honey, or lemon juice if needed.
  • Step 4: Chill and Serve: Refrigerate until ready to serve. Pour over ice in tall glasses and garnish with lemon slices, mint, or berries.
  • Step 5: Adult Version (Optional): Stir in vodka, gin, or white rum just before serving.