Full Moontini Cocktail
A sleek, jet‑black martini made with vodka, citrus, simple syrup, and a touch of food‑grade activated charcoal for that moonlit glow—balanced, crisp, and party‑ready.
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Strainer
- Jigger
- Bar spoon
- Martini glass
- Small bowl
- Ice cubes
Ingredients
- 2 oz vodka or black vodka for deeper color
- 0.5 oz gin optional, for herbal twist
- 0.5 oz lime juice or lemon juice; fresh
- 0.5 oz simple syrup
- 0.25 tsp activated charcoal powder food‑grade
- ice cubes for shaking
Instructions
- Chill a martini glass in the freezer.
- Add vodka (and gin, if using), lime (or lemon) juice, simple syrup, and activated charcoal to a shaker.
- Fill with ice, then shake hard for about 15 seconds until very cold.
- Strain into the chilled martini glass and let the color settle for a moment before serving.
Notes
Use only food‑grade activated charcoal and a light hand to avoid grittiness. If charcoal clumps, pre‑mix it with a teaspoon of water in a small bowl, then add to the shaker. Optional: Garnish with a thin lemon twist. Note: Activated charcoal may interfere with absorption of some medications; when in doubt, skip it or consult a professional.