BLACK MAGIC COCKTAIL

The hangover-smashing Black Magic cocktail combines beet juice with activated charcoal—the latest detox trend that claims to help dispel unwanted toxins. Don’t be turned off by the jet-black hue, the charcoal itself is tasteless.

INGREDIENTS IN THE BLACK MAGIC COCKTAIL

510 mg Activated charcoal (two 260mg capsules)

1 oz Honey syrup (one part honey, one part water)

1 ³⁄₄ oz Fresh lime juice

2 ¹⁄₄ oz Beet juice

Garnish: lime wheel

Glass:  rocks

How to make the black magic cocktail

In a small bowl, break apart the charcoal capsules and discard the outer layer.

Whisk together the charcoal and honey syrup until combined (it will be jet black in color).

In a shaker, combine the charcoal-honey syrup with the remaining ingredients and fill with ice.

Shake, and strain into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice.