Keto Black Magic Lemonade for Halloween
Keto black magic lemonade for Halloween. Fresh lemon, monk fruit sweetener, and a tiny bit of food grade activated charcoal. Bright, clean taste with a bold black color. Easy to mix for a party pitcher or one glass.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 servings 1x
- Category: Drink
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American, Keto, Low-Carb
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
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1 cup fresh lemon juice, strained (about 6–8 lemons)
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5 cups cold water
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½ to ¾ cup monk fruit sweetener (to taste)
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¼ to ½ teaspoon food grade activated charcoal powder (start small)
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1 cup ice, plus more for serving
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Pinch sea salt (optional)
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½ teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
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Garnish: thin lemon wheels, fresh mint, or blackberries
Instructions
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Warm ½ cup of the water. Whisk in the monk fruit until it looks clear.
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In a large pitcher, mix lemon juice, the rest of the cold water, the sweetener mix, and a small pinch of salt. Stir well and taste.
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Sprinkle in ¼ teaspoon activated charcoal. Whisk for 30 seconds until smooth. For a darker look, add a tiny bit more.
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Stir in the ice and the vanilla if using.
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Chill for 20–30 minutes. Stir again before you pour.
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Serve over fresh ice and add a lemon wheel or mint.
Notes
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Use food grade activated charcoal only. Charcoal may affect some medicines. If unsure, skip the charcoal.
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Add charcoal in small pinches. Too much can make the drink feel chalky.
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Monk fruit blends vary in sweetness. Start low and adjust.
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For sparkle, swap 1 cup water with unsweetened sparkling water right before serving.
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Strain lemon juice for a clean, smooth look in the glass.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 10 Sugar 1 g (from lemon) Sodium 20 mg Fat 0 g Saturated Fat 0 g Unsaturated Fat 0 g Trans Fat 0 g Carbohydrates 2.5 g Fiber 0 g Protein 0 g Cholesterol 0 mg