Spooky Charcoal Mai Tai

This eerie twist on the classic tiki cocktail features the use of activated charcoal, resulting in a deep, inky black hue that's perfect for Halloween. The Midnight Mai Tai combines the richness of dark rum with the brightness of orange curacao and lime juice, all balanced with the sweet nuttiness of orgeat. Serve this bewitching libation at your Halloween gathering for a hauntingly delightful experience.

Spooky Charcoal Mai Tai

A hauntingly dark and delicious Mai Tai with activated charcoal, perfect for Halloween.

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Prep Time 5 mins
Total Time 5 mins

Ingredients

  • 2 ounces dark rum
  • 3/4 ounce orange curacao
  • 1/2 ounce fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 ounce orgeat
  • 1/4 teaspoon activated charcoal
  • Pineapple wedge and cocktail umbrella, for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine the dark rum, orange curacao, lime juice, orgeat, and activated charcoal.
  2. Shake the ingredients to blend them thoroughly.
  3. Strain the mixture into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice.
  4. Garnish the cocktail with a pineapple wedge and a cocktail umbrella.
  5. Enjoy your spooky Midnight Mai Tai!