Spooky Charcoal Mocktail (Gut-Friendly Halloween Drink)

Halloween parties are fun, but most drinks are sugar bombs that leave you bloated and exhausted the next morning.

Enter the Spooky Charcoal Mocktail: a fun, black-colored drink made with gut-friendly ingredients, a hint of lime, and zero refined sugar. Activated charcoal gives it that dramatic dark color while also helping bind and flush out toxins from a little over-indulgence.

Why You’ll Love It

• Festive & Fun: Jet-black color looks amazing for Halloween parties.

• Gut-Friendly: No refined sugar = no blood sugar crash.

• Optional Detox Boost: Activated charcoal may help bind toxins and support digestion (just avoid taking near medications). 

Serve this at your Halloween gathering and watch everyone ask, “What’s in this?!”

Ingredients (Makes 2 mocktails)

• 2 cups sparkling water or club soda

• Juice of 1 lime (about 2 tbsp)

• ½ tsp food-grade activated charcoal powder

• 4–6 drops liquid stevia (or 1–2 tsp raw honey)

• Ice cubes

• Optional garnish: orange slices, cinnamon stick, or a sprig of mint

Instructions

1. Fill two glasses with ice.

2. In a small pitcher or jar, whisk together sparkling water, lime juice, charcoal powder, and sweetener until fully combined.

3. Pour over ice and garnish with orange slices or cinnamon sticks.

4. Stir gently before sipping — the charcoal tends to settle at the bottom.

Tips & Variations

• Make it a cocktail: add 1 oz of vodka or tequila for an adults-only version.

• For kids, skip charcoal and use blackberries blended and strained for a naturally dark purple color.

• Serve in clear glasses to show off the spooky look.

Happy Halloween!

Dr Sheena