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Black Magic Lemonade

Name: Black Magic Lemonade
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4-6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup water; 1 cup sugar; 2 cups lemon juice; 1 teaspoon activated charcoal powder (food grade); Orange and black sanding sugar, for sugared rim; Lemon slices, for sugared rim; Sparkling water

A pitcher of Black Magic Lemonade is the perfect refreshment to serve at a Halloween party. A small spoonful of activated charcoal powder is the secret ingredient that makes this tasty lemonade look more like a witch’s brew.

Jessi Heggan

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Makes: 4-6 servings
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Recipe Created By: Jessi Heggan
Featured In: Mississippi Farm Country

Ingredients

1 cup water
1 cup sugar
2 cups lemon juice
1 teaspoon activated charcoal powder (food grade)
Orange and black sanding sugar, for sugared rim
Lemon slices, for sugared rim
Sparkling water

Instructions

In a small saucepan, combine water and sugar and heat until all sugar is dissolved to create a simple syrup. Remove from heat and let cool.
In a large jar or pitcher, mix together the lemon juice, activated charcoal and 1 cup of the simple syrup. Taste and add more sugar if desired.
Place the sanding sugar on a plate. Run a lemon slice around the rim of each glass, then dip rims into the sanding sugar to coat.
Fill glasses with ice. Pour lemonade into glasses and top off each serving with sparkling water. Serve immediately.