Halloween Night Margarita

This spooky and intriguing Halloween Night Margarita features a striking, black-as-night appearance, achieved with the use of squid ink paste. The cocktail offers a perfect balance of tangy lime juice, smooth tequila, and a hint of agave syrup, creating a unique and unforgettable taste experience. The addition of squid ink not only lends an alluring color but also infuses a subtle salty-brininess, making this cocktail a perfect fit for your Halloween party.

Halloween Night Margarita

A hauntingly beautiful margarita with a black color and a perfect balance of salty-brininess, tangy lime, and smooth tequila.

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Ingredients

  • 0.25 ounce squid ink tincture
  • 0.75 ounce lime juice
  • 0.50 ounce agave syrup
  • 1.50 ounces tequila
  • 1 egg white

Instructions

  1. To prepare the squid ink tincture, combine 8 grams of squid ink paste, 4 teaspoons of water, and 7 drops of agave syrup in a porcelain or glass container, whisking until smooth.
  2. Fill a shaker halfway with ice, then add the squid ink tincture, lime juice, agave syrup, tequila, and egg white.
  3. Shake vigorously until well blended, then strain the mixture into a container.
  4. Empty the ice from the shaker and pour the cocktail back into the shaker, shaking again until the egg white becomes super-foamy.
  5. Pour the cocktail into a margarita glass and enjoy... if you dare!