Best Cannabis Infused Cocktails 420
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What are CBD cocktails?
Well you’ve come across coffee cocktails, right? So instead of smoking joints (which is not for everyone), some of your fancy urban buddies may actually prefer to take their weed in a cocktail.
Cannabis cocktails are a top trend across America, which is why you will find a variety of CBD and THC cocktails on offer in bars in every major city.
But why serve cannabis cocktails?
Why not?! Cannabinoids are awesome, and since we know that smoking pot raises the risk of lung disease because of the smoke particles, it makes sense that some people would choose to take cannabis in other forms.
Cannabis cocktails are fantastic especially when you’re hosting friends at the house, or when you just want to impress your buddies with your mixing skills.
And besides, it’s not only cannabis that’s used in these cocktails. For those who don’t want to get stoned, CBD is the alternative. It takes just 45 minutes average for the cocktail to have an effect; and if no THC is present, then it’s only a mild buzz.
So, what is a CBD-infused cocktail?
This is basically an alcoholic drink with a little bit of cannabidiol added to it.
What makes a CBD cocktail different to regular cannabis cocktails is the fact that cannabidiol doesn’t have any psychotropic property – so instead of making you very high (as is typical of cannabis), it actually helps prevent some of the effects of alcohol.
Cannabis cocktails on the other hand, make use of both CBD and THC (along with other cannabinoids, terpenes and flavonoids) and this makes it stronger than CBD.
The choice is yours, but since we’re talking about the weed event of the year, it’s likely that most people will prefer to take cannabis-infused drinks instead of just CBD alone.
Our choice of the best CBD infused cocktails
What you’ll need:
- 1 oz. Stillhouse infused black bourbon
- ½ oz. freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 oz. grapefruit juice
- ½ oz. honey syrup (honey and water in equal parts)
Directions:
Shaken not stirred. Also, top with soda water and chop a slice of fresh grapefruit to garnish with.
What you’ll need:
- 1 oz. cranberry juice
- 2 oz. vodka
- ¾ Triple sec
- ¾ fresh lime juice
- ¼ CBD syrup
- Orange twist to garnish
Directions:
- Put the vodka, CBD, lime juice, cranberry juice, and Triple sec in a shaker and shake well.
- Add ice and shake again for 20 seconds.
- Strain the mixture into a martini glass (use a slotted spoon or strainer).
- Garnish with orange twist
Perfect for a hot spring day, this hot delicious beverage will kick off your 4/20 in high gear.
What you’ll need:
- 2 oz. reposado tequila (Siete Legulas, or Herradura)
- 3 oz. hot brewed Black Assam high tea
- 1 teaspoon wildflower honey
- 1 teaspoon of cream
Directions:
One package of Black Assam High Tea contains 10 mg THC. A single package is enough for at least 3 cocktails. Brew according to instructions.
What you’ll need:
- 2 oz. Stillhouse peach tea whiskey
- 10 drops of good quality CBD oil
- Fresh mint
- Fresh lemonade
Directions:
Use a Collins glass to mix mint with stillhouse. Throw in some ice, add the CBD, and then lemonade. Use a fresh mint sprig for garnish.
What you’ll need:
- 1 oz. aquavit
- 1 oz. mezcal
- ¾ oz. lime juice
- ¾ oz. agave syrup
- 1 oz. cannabis juice, kale juice, or your favorite green juice
- 10 mg. CBD tincture
- 1 pinch sea salt
- Edible flowers, or cannabis leaf, or juice of choice to garnish
Directions:
Put the mezcal, aquavit, CBD tincture, agave syrup, lime juice, salt, and green juice in a shaker filled with ice.
Shake well, and strain into a lowball glass.
As one ice cube, garnish with edible flowers, or greens of choice.
Found anything you like?
Try mixing your own recipes at home to create the flavor you like. Remember, cannabis has a strong favor that will leak into your drink, and the type of cannabis used will also determine the flavor. Use lots of fruit juice and/or greens for taste.
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