Step aside Vodka, Rye, and Beer! CBD Cocktails are taking over!
Cocktails are already such a great way to relax and unwind, but a new trend you’ve probably seen everywhere is taking things one, tasty step further.
Replacing every single food and drink fad this year is CBD.
CBD is the non-psychoactive chemical found in cannabis that’s been infusing its way onto cocktail menus, home-parties (and into coffee shops) all over the globe.
“It gives you a different kind of ‘buzz’ and a chill, relaxed state of mind,
“ After two drinks, I felt totally calm and mellow. It was awesome!”
CBD has been named one of the world’s #1 wellness trends said to help alleviate anxiety, pain, and inflammation.”
When putting CBD in a cocktail mixer or non-alcoholic cocktail, you can enjoy a drink or two and still be able to go to the gym the next day without that awful hangover that alcohol invites. Score!
Beyond its potential wellness benefits, using CBD in cocktails can lead to a number of different flavors and enhancements.
Its natural taste is mostly neutral, with an earthy note that can really add to any drink you decide to mix it with.
Great for a girls night in, or a taco-Tuesday that delivers not only on flavor but the way you feel after a few is something you must try!
Feeling like adding something more? Gin seems to be the best way to go with our mixers.
Gin is a natural producer of terpenes, and so is Cannabis – the two go together like Sonny & Cher. Vodka’s always a great choice too.
If you’re looking for a buzz without the alcohol-buzz, try a fruity-fizzy drink or mix up organic juices like fresh lemon juice with a splash of tonic, for example!
CBD Cocktail Mixers offer less than 1 milligram of hemp extract per serving.
These tasty infusions interact with the body naturally, producing a relaxing effect, without the negative effects of alcohol.
Made with hemp extracts processed through honey bees!
4ouncesVodkaEntirely your choice. You can omit the alcohol and it will still taste great.
1cupice
1/2cup cranberry juiceorganic if possible
1/3cupfrozen cranberriesThrow them in after
1wholeorangepeel it and put the peels aside, keep the fresh orange aside as well.
1/2 cupCannabis Sugaror regular sugar – you choose ( this is for rimming)
1wholeLimecut in wedges, with a slit at the top of the flesh ( but not cut all the way through) NOTE: we'll use this for rimming the sugar.
Equipment
Cocktail Shaker
Martini Glasses or Large Cocktail Glasses
Method
Place your sugar on a plate, grab your cocktail glass and rub your fresh lime wedge all around the rim thouroughly Make sure every part of the rim on all sides is completely coated in lime. You may need more.
Place the glass upside down onto the plate of sugar gingerly, and coat the rim with sugar on all sides.
begin by adding 3-4 cubes of ice to the shaker, with the cranberry juice. Shake it thoroughly.
stop shaking, open it up and squeeze in fresh orange juice from the orange you have peeled and if you are choosing to use Vodka, use 1-2 ounces here and add it in.
pour your CBD Cocktail Mixer into martini glasses or cocktail glasses, halfway.
throw in a few orange peels per glass
slowly pour over the ice-mixture into your glass
give it a swirl or a stir, sip up, enjoy and repeat!!
Steph Van De Ven
I am a prof writer/blogger & love my daily dose. I'm Canadian-Dutch, a horse owner, and love exploring new CBD & THC recipes, trends & products to share with you! #Cannadish