Chef notes
This is a ghostly take on a classic for a ghoulish night of fun with friends. The secret is the salt and the margarita both get a touch of black edible luster dust. A dehydrated lime wheel completes the deathly aesthetic of the cocktail. Make sure to use fresh lime for these; the difference is notable. Add black edible luster dust until desired color is achieved.
Special equipment required: Black edible luster dust, which is easily found online or at your local baking shop and can be used in cocktails and food.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon fine sea salt
- black edible luster dust
- 1 fresh lime wedge, for the rim
- black salt (recipe above)
- 2 ounces tequila blanco
- 1/2 ounce triple sec
- 1 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 dash orange bitters
- black edible luster dust
- 1/2 ounce agave
- 1 dehydrated lime wheel, for garnish
Preparation
For the black salt:
1.Add the fine sea salt to a small bowl and add black edible luster dust. Mix well and transfer to a small shallow plate.
2. Run the lime wedge along the rim of your glass and dip it in the black salt. Set aside.
For the margarita:
Run the lime wedge along the rim of your glass and dip it in the black salt. Set aside.
2.Add the tequila, triple sec, lime juice, orange bitters, black luster dust and agave to a cocktail shaker.
3.Add a handful of ice and shake for 30 seconds.
4.Pour into the prepared glass over ice, garnish with dehydrated lime wheel, and enjoy.
