Black Widow Margarita

This hauntingly unique Midnight Margarita gets its black-as-night color and perfect salty-brininess from squid ink paste, making it a perfect Halloween party cocktail. The combination of the lime juice, tequila, and agave syrup creates a refreshing and slightly spooky flavor profile, while the addition of egg whites gives it a creamy, frothy texture. Enjoy this eerie libation if you dare!

Black Widow Margarita

A spooky and unique margarita with a black color and a salty-briny twist, perfect for Halloween parties.

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Ingredients

  • 4 tsp. water
  • 0.50 oz squid ink tincture
  • 1.50 oz lime juice
  • 1 oz agave syrup
  • 3 oz tequila
  • 2 egg whites

Instructions

  1. Prepare the squid ink tincture by combining squid ink paste, water, and agave syrup in a non-plastic container until smooth.
  2. Fill a shaker halfway with ice.
  3. Add the squid ink tincture, lime juice, agave syrup, tequila, and egg whites to the shaker.
  4. Shake vigorously until well blended.
  5. Strain the mixture into a container and pour it back into the shaker after removing the ice.
  6. Shake again until the egg white becomes super-foamy.
  7. Pour the cocktail into a margarita glass and enjoy the eerie delight!