Black Magic Margaritas

Looking for a creepy Halloween cocktail? Stop here: Our classic margarita gets an eerie upgrade for the spooky holiday—your guests won't know what hit 'em. While it may look complicated, the only extra thing you need for this cocktail is food coloring. This is truly our classic margarita with a simple, creepy-cute upgrade. Here’s everything you need to know to perfect this drink for your Halloween movie marathon:

INGREDIENTS

• Black Sanding Sugar: We’re upgrading the classic rim on this cocktail by using black sanding sugar. If you’d rather skip it, feel free to go the classic salt or sugar route.
• Silver Tequila: If you’re searching for the perfect tequila for your margarita, there’s no shortage of options. I suggest using a silver tequila here so that the color won’t be affected—consult our list of the best tequila brands if you need inspo.
• Triple Sec: I used simple & reliable triple sec in these margaritas, but if you have a preferred Cointreau you’d like to use, feel free to swap it out!
• Lime Juice: While we love all our over the top margarita alternatives, when it comes to the classic, all you need is some lime juice (freshly squeezed please!).
• Food Coloring: A combination of red, blue, and green food coloring creates the spooky “black magic” color we’re going for here. My top tip? Add two drops of each color at first, then mix and adjust from there. Keep going until the desired color is reached, but be careful not to overdo it.

STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS

First, we’re going to create our rim. We chose some scary-fun glasses for this recipe, but you can make this recipe in any glass you please. To create the rim, rim your glasses with a lime slice, then dip them in the black sanding sugar.

Then, in a pitcher or divided in the individual glasses, add your tequila, triple sec, and lime juice. Stir to combine, then add two drops of each food coloring. Give it a stir, then add more food coloring if needed to achieve that desired color. We went with a “black magic” vibe of course, but you can really get creative here!

Once your margaritas are looking scary good, add the ice and garnish with a slice of lime before serving.

The full list of ingredients and instructions can be found in the recipe below.

Recipe Tips

• Serve a crowd. If you’re making this for a party, feel free to double or triple this recipe to batch it in a pitcher.
• Experiment with the color. You’re the spell caster here—feel free to adjust the color to whatever fits your Halloween bash best.