Guide to Cannabis Drinks, Part 2

A complete list for how to drink your weed

a canna beverage from Wake n Bakery in Chicago, Illinois

In my first Cannabis Drink Guide Vol. 1.5, I promised I’d tell you the story of how I blackout and barf after a couple alcoholic drinks. So here goes: 

Alcohol doesn’t make me feel good. I lack the enzyme for my liver to process alcohol. My body literally rejects it and forces it out of me. I get full body aches, my heart races, the room starts to spin, and then my vision blacks out. I’m fully conscious and can hold a conversation, I just can’t see and feel dizzy. At this point, I have a short window of time to find an unoccupied bathroom for my body to expel the liquid from my stomach in one violent lurch. Immediately afterward, my vision is restored and I’m sober again. 

Needless to say, I don’t consume a lot of alcohol but I do enjoy cannabis drinks. It’s great for focusing during the day, finding creativity in the afternoon, and unwinding for a good night’s sleep in the evening. 

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Vol. 14 // In This Issue: 

• What to look for when choosing a cannabis drink

• Drink recipes to make at home

• A comprehensive list of cannabis (THC) drinks

• My personal top picks for flavor

• New + interesting products worth trying

Drinks are the #1 response when I ask canna-curious friends how they would like to incorporate cannabis into their daily routine.

Read on to learn more about cannabis drinks and all the different ways you can drink your weed. 

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What to look for when choosing a cannabis drink

There are A LOT of cannabis drinks available these days. The good news is that there’s more options than ever to choose from. The challenging part is knowing which one to choose that don’t taste like “dirty socks” and “window cleaner.” 

While taste is up to the drinker – keep reading for my personal picks for best-tasting drinks – do look for these keywords on packaging: 

• “Fast-Acting” or “Quick Onset” or “Rapid Effect”: Which means you will start to feel the high effects within 15-20 minutes of drinks. Most beverages on the market are fast-acting now. 

Much like how you feel the effects of an alcoholic drink immediately, drinks made with nanoemulsification technology are water-soluble and make it easier and faster for your body to absorb and process cannabinoids (THC + CBD) so you feel the effects sooner.   

• Dosing - mg THC per serving: Pay close attention to the dosing instructions. Unless you’re an experience high-potency consumer, you’ll want to choose drinks that are between 5-10 mg THC per drink or serving. 

Some small bottles packaged as shots, syrup, and tonics can contain 30-100mg THC per serving. That’s a very high dose for most people. It is recommended for beginners to start at 5mg THC or less. 

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Cannabis drink recipes to make at home

• Coffee

• Matcha Latte

• Tea

• Apple Cider

• Mocktail: Blue Hawaiian Spritzer

• Book // “Cannabis Cocktails, Mocktails & Tonics: The Art of Spirited Drinks and Buzz-Worthy Libations” by Warren Bobrow

• Book // “Cannabis Drinks: Secrets to Crafting CBD and THC Beverages at Home” by Jamie Evans

List of cannabis drinks – sorted by category 

An ever-growing list of cannabis-infused beverages. I’ll continue to expand and add to this list as new ones come up on my radar. Drop a comment if there’s one I should try. 

*My personal picks for best flavor