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Full Moontini – a Black Halloween Cocktail

Published: Oct 29, 2020 · Modified: Nov 29, 2023 by Tristin Rieken · Leave a Comment

The Full Moontini is a sparkly, fruity, tropical Halloween cocktail disguised in a veil of black by a pinch of activated charcoal powder. Paying homage to the beauty of a full moon in the dark black sky this tropical cocktail in disguise is actually perfect any time of year!

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Black Halloween cocktail

Recently after calling it home for 15 years, my family moved from our tiny cabin in the woods to The 1967 House. Complete with 5 beautiful acres and a house FILLED with retro finds. To celebrate the move we invited friends over for a 60/70’s Halloween Housewarming!

Everyone was asked to dress in 60s or 70s attire, we dusted off the basement bar, put out a chocolate and cheese fondue spread and blasted a funky flashback playlist. We also served period-appropriate slightly spooky black Halloween cocktails that nodded to the gypsy mysticism and mad-men glamour of the era.

A pitch black martini paying tribute to the moon – a Full MOONtini!

70s themed halloween party

Yes, I know it’s not technically a martini but ‘moontini’ was just too good to pass up. I mean when presented with the chance to name a spooky black Halloween cocktail after something as magical as a full moon, how could I resist?

black gin cocktail recipe

Ingredients

  • Activated charcoal powder – One teaspoon is all you need to make enough black liquor for a pitcher of cocktails or use a tablespoon to infuse a whole bottle. The charcoal adds color and a bit of texture but no flavor. Don’t want to mess with charcoal? Try black sesame powder or even squid ink instead. Or, skip it altogether and just call it a “tropical martini”.

Disclaimer: As with any supplement, please consult your healthcare practitioner prior to consuming activated charcoal powder.

  • Gin – I love the botanical flavor gin adds to fall cocktails like these Slime Rickey’s green Halloween cocktails. But feel free to substitute with vodka or even rum. Or try my Mysterious Mango Margarita that’s made with tequila and mango puree.
  • Pineapple juice – Either canned or fresh squeezed if you’re feeling like a fancy witch. Apple cider, cranberry or cherry juice are all fabulous substitutions, though.
  • Lime juice – Fresh squeezed, always.
  • Club soda – A splash of soda on top adds just a bit of bubbles. Feel free to substitute with sparkling water, tonic or your favorite soda.
  • Round ice sphere – Not necessary for flavor but SO FUN for the full moon effect. Use a silicone ice mold to make the ice spheres then transfer them to a freezer safe container until ready to use.

Step by step instructions

  1. Prepare sphere ice in ice molds and place serving glasses in freezer to chill.
chilled coupe glass
  1. Infuse gin with charcoal powder. Either add a few ounces to a lidded jar and shake with a pinch of food-grade charcoal powder until combined. Or infuse an entire bottle with a few tablespoons of charcoal.
  2. In a cocktail shaker filled with ice shake black gin, pineapple juice and lime juice to chill.
  3. Strain into two martini or coupe glasses.
pouring black halloween cocktail from cocktail shaker
  1. Add ice sphere.
  2. Top with splash of club soda.
The Full Moontini is a sparkly, tropical flavored black Halloween cocktail recipe made with infused liquor that's delicious all year long. Halloween cocktails | Halloween drinks | Black cocktails | halloween cocktail recipes | charcoal infused | mocktail
  1. Enjoy!
Black halloween cocktail recipe with gin and sphere ice

Serving size

This recipe makes enough for two servings but can easily be made into a pitcher cocktail. Simply stir 1 cup black gin, with 2 cups pineapple juice and ½ cup lime juice in a large pitcher. Add ice and soda after pouring or fill pitcher with ice and top with soda.

Make it a mocktail

For a fun sans-alcohol Halloween mocktail infuse pineapple and lime juice with a bit of charcoal powder. Serve with a fun garnish (try using chalk marker to pen spooky phrases on glasses), ice and a hefty pour of club soda.

Activated charcoal

Activated charcoal should be consumed at your own risk. And you should always consult a doctor before consuming anything new if you’re worried. Learn more about activated charcoal.

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adding sphere ice to black cocktail

The Full Moontini

The Full Moontini is a sparkly, tropical flavored black Halloween cocktail recipe made with infused liquor that's delicious all year long.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 56kcal
Author: Tristin Rieken

Ingredients

  • 2 ounces gin
  • ½ teaspoon charcoal powder
  • 4 ounces pineapple juice
  • 1 ounce lime juice
  • 1 ounce club soda

Instructions

  • Make black gin, up to a month in advance. Infuse gin with activated charcoal powder. Either add a few ounces of gin to a lidded jar and shake with a pinch of food-grade activated charcoal powder until combined. Or infuse an entire bottle with a tablespoon of charcoal powder.
    2 ounces gin, ½ teaspoon charcoal powder
  • Prepare ice spheres using round ice mold and place coupe or martini glasses in freezer.
  • When ready to serve fill a cocktail shaker with ice and pour black gin, pineapple juice and lime juice over ice. Shake to chill and strain into chilled glasses.
    4 ounces pineapple juice, 1 ounce lime juice
  • Carefully place an ice sphere in the center of each glass and top with a pour of club soda.
    1 ounce club soda

Nutrition

Calories: 56kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 8mg | Potassium: 191mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 1mg
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Nutrition Facts
The Full Moontini
Amount Per Serving
Calories 56 Calories from Fat 9
% Daily Value*
Fat 1g2%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Sodium 8mg0%
Potassium 191mg5%
Carbohydrates 14g5%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 6g7%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin C 11mg13%
Calcium 7mg1%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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The Full Moontini is a sparkly, tropical flavored black Halloween cocktail recipe made with infused liquor that's delicious all year long. Halloween cocktails | Halloween drinks | Black cocktails | halloween cocktail recipes | charcoal infused | mocktail

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