Ingredients

For the Cocktail:
• 2 oz coconut rum
• 1 oz black vodka (or add black food coloring to regular vodka)
• 2 oz pineapple juice
• 2 oz coconut cream
• 1 cup crushed ice
• ½ teaspoon activated charcoal powder (food-grade, for the dark color)

For the Rim:

• 2 tablespoons honey or corn syrup (for sticking)
• 3 tablespoons black sugar crystals

For Garnish:

• Red-and-white striped straw
• Extra black sugar crystals (optional, for sprinkling)
• Playful “coal lumps” (black sugar cubes or candy rocks)

Instructions

Prepare the Glass
1. Place black sugar crystals on a small plate.
2. Use a pastry brush or your fingertip to coat the rim of a tropical glass with honey or corn syrup.
3. Dip the rim into the black sugar crystals until fully coated. Set aside.

Blend the Cocktail

4. In a blender, combine the following:
• Coconut rum
• Black vodka (or regular vodka with a drop of black food coloring)
• Pineapple juice
• Coconut cream
• Activated charcoal powder
• Crushed ice
5. Blend until smooth, dark, and creamy. Add a little more ice for a thicker consistency, if needed.

Assemble the Drink

6. Pour the frozen cocktail into the prepared glass carefully to keep the rim intact.

Garnish

7. Insert a festive red-and-white striped straw into the drink.
8. Sprinkle additional black sugar crystals lightly over the top.
9. Playfully scatter a few “coal lumps” (black sugar cubes or black candy) around the base of the glass or on the serving tray for decoration.

Tips

10. Black Vodka Substitute: If you can’t find black vodka, simply mix 1 drop of black gel food coloring into regular vodka for the same effect.
11. Activated Charcoal: Use food-grade activated charcoal powder to achieve the dark color—perfectly safe for this treat when used in moderation.
12. Make It Boozier: Add a splash of dark spiced rum or a hint of coffee liqueur for an extra kick.