Description
Bewitching Black Lemonade is a visually striking, jet-black drink perfect for Halloween parties or themed gatherings. Made with fresh lemon juice and food-grade activated charcoal, it's tangy, refreshing, and a fun conversation starter.
Ingredients
- 4 cups water
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice (about 4–6 lemons)
- 1-2 teaspoons activated charcoal powder (food grade)
- 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey (or sweetener of choice, to taste)
- Ice, for serving
- Optional: lemon slices for garnish
Instructions
- Add lemon juice, sweetener, and water into a large pitcher or shaker bottle.
- Stir or shake well until the sweetener dissolves completely.
- Add activated charcoal powder and stir until fully mixed in.
- Pour the mixture over ice in serving glasses.
- Garnish with lemon slices if desired.
Notes
- Use food-grade activated charcoal only.
- Adjust sweetness and tartness to your taste.
- Charcoal may settle; stir well before serving.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- Charcoal may interfere with medication absorption—consult your doctor if unsure.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
