Description
A spooky and refreshing lemonade perfect for Halloween or any festive occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh lemon juice (about 10–12 lemons)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 cups cold water
- 1 cup club soda
- 1 teaspoon activated charcoal powder (optional for color)
- Ice cubes
- Lemon slices and fresh mint for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pitcher, combine the fresh lemon juice and granulated sugar. Stir well until the sugar is completely dissolved.
- Add the cold water to the pitcher and mix until combined. If using activated charcoal powder, stir it in at this point for a spooky black color.
- Chill the lemonade in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to let the flavors meld.
- Just before serving, add the club soda for a fizzy effect. Stir gently to combine.
- Serve over ice cubes and garnish with lemon slices and fresh mint.
Notes
- For a fun twist, add a splash of cranberry juice to create a spooky red hue.
- Substitute the sugar with a sugar alternative like stevia or erythritol for a lower-calorie version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg