This late-night cocktail has become as much of a fall staple as the movie that inspired it.

This year, though, the midnight margarita is an even more popularHalloween drinkthan ever before.

Midnight margaritas are aPractical Magicstaple.

glass of black halloween cocktail

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But the midnight margarita received its eerie name because, well, its a margarita thats served at midnight.

So, if you want to follow the real recipe, youd better be prepared to stay up late.

Dark syrups and berries can change the flavor of your drink and make the shade richer.

What’s a better Halloween tradition than that?