Spooky Color-Changing Margaritas
Get into the Halloween spirit with these magical color-changing margaritas! Using the natural pH-reactive properties of purple cabbage, this drink transforms from deep blue to a haunting pink-purple right before your eyes.
Equipment
- Ice Cube Trays
- Large Heatproof Bowl
- Pitcher
Ingredients
Magic Ice Cubes
- 2 cups purple cabbage sliced
- 4 cups boiling water
Margarita Mixture
- 8 oz tequila blanco
- 4 oz triple sec
- 3 oz lime juice freshly squeezed
- 1 cup lemonade store-bought or homemade
Garnish
- 4 lime wedges
- 1/4 cup kosher salt or coarse sea salt, for rim
Instructions
- Place the sliced purple cabbage in a large heatproof bowl. Pour the boiling water over it and let it sit until the water turns a deep, eerie blue (about 5 minutes). Strain out the cabbage and let the magical blue liquid cool completely.
- Once cool, pour the liquid into ice cube trays. Freeze until solid—at least 4 hours or overnight for the spookiest effect.
- In a pitcher, stir together the tequila, triple sec, lime juice, and lemonade. Rub the rim of each glass with a lime wedge, then dip in salt to coat.
- Drop a handful of the purple ice cubes into each salted glass. Pour the margarita mixture over the ice. As the cubes melt, watch your drink transform into a haunting pink-purple color. Garnish with a lime wedge and serve.
Notes
Nutrition (Per serving): Calories: 249, Total Carbs: 20g, Net Carbs: 20g, Fats: 0g, Protein: 0g.
