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Halloween Margaritas Cocktail

Chilling Halloween Margaritas Cocktail for Spooktacular Fun

This Halloween Margaritas Cocktail is a festive twist on the classic drink, featuring bold colors and a refreshing non-alcoholic option.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 cocktails
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cocktail Mix
  • 2 ounces Tequila Try silver or reposado for varied flavor.
  • 1 ounce Triple sec/Orange liqueur Orange juice for non-alcoholic option.
  • 1 ounce Fresh lime juice Always use freshly squeezed.
  • 3 ounces Cranberry or pomegranate juice Orange juice for a brighter color.
  • 1 ounce Simple syrup Optional sweetener; skip for less sugar.
  • 1 drop Black food coloring or activated charcoal Gives a spooky dark shade.
Glass Rimming
  • 1 cup Black or red sugar For rimming the glass.
Garnishes
  • 1 whole Lime wedges Adds a fresh touch.
  • 5 pieces Gummy worms Fun addition to stir into the drink.
  • 5 pieces Candy eyeballs Perfect for a haunting effect.
  • 1 piece Dry ice Optional for dramatic fog; ensure food-safe.
For Serving
  • 1 cup Ice cubes Needed to chill the cocktail.

Equipment

  • Cocktail Shaker
  • Measuring Jigger
  • Serving Glasses

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Run a lime wedge around the rim of the glass, then dip it into black or red sugar to rim the glass.
  2. Combine tequila, triple sec, lime juice, cranberry or pomegranate juice, and simple syrup in a cocktail shaker.
  3. Add a drop of black food coloring or a teaspoon of activated charcoal, then shake briefly.
  4. Fill the shaker with ice cubes, shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds until frosty.
  5. Strain the mixture into the prepared glass filled with fresh ice cubes.
  6. Garnish with lime wedge, gummy worms, candy eyeballs, or dry ice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cocktailCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 25gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 150mgSugar: 20gVitamin C: 20mg

Notes

For a non-alcoholic version, swap tequila and triple sec with equal parts of orange juice and lemon-lime soda.

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