**Fu*ck Me In The Dark**
**Ingredients:**
* 2 oz gin (or vodka, if preferred)
* ¾ oz triple sec (orange liqueur)
* ¾ oz fresh lemon juice
* ½ oz activated charcoal simple syrup* (for that midnight black hue)
* 2 oz soda water
* Ice cubes
* Orange twist or lemon wheel, for garnish
**Instructions:**
1. In a shaker, combine gin, triple sec, lemon juice, and charcoal syrup with ice.
2. Shake well until chilled.
3. Strain into a glass filled with fresh ice.
4. Top with soda water for a sparkling finish.
5. Garnish with an orange twist or lemon wheel for a glowing citrus contrast.
*To make **charcoal simple syrup**: Mix equal parts sugar and water over low heat, stir until dissolved, then add ¼ tsp food-grade activated charcoal.