By: Kelly Graham
Warm weather is upon us and what could be more refreshing after a day in the sun than kicking back with a homemade, thirst-quenching CBD cocktail? Easy!
Try adding a dash of CBD to your drink. CBD and cocktails go together like peanut butter and jelly.
Both have the ability to help us unwind, ease our stress, and lighten our mood. Add CBD to your cocktail and you suddenly have a health tonic on your hands.
CBD has a host of health and wellness properties that can help balance out the not-so-healthy properties of alcohol.
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The long-lasting calming effects of CBD can also help you drink less without compromising your relaxation. Give your cocktail game a serious upgrade with these easy easy DIY recipes using fresh seasonal ingredients and our favorite ingredient: CBD.
Here are four CBD cocktail recipes you can make at home
Blueberry Thyme Gin Fizz
Upgrade this classic cocktail with fresh blueberries and thyme. The botanicals in gin enhance the earthy flavor of thyme and balance out the sweetness of the juicy blueberries.
With added adaptogenic herbs, Prismatic Plants Good Day CBD Tincture makes for a perfect pair with this herbal, fruity, and fresh cocktail.
Ingredients: (Makes 1 cocktail)
2 oz gin of choice
½ oz fresh lemon juice
¼ oz simple syrup*
¼ cup fresh blueberries
½ tsp fresh thyme leaves
Sparkling water
1 ml Prismatic Plants Good Day CBD Tincture (Or CBD tincture of your choice)
Ice
Handful of fresh blueberries, and a thyme sprig for garnish
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Instructions:
- In a cocktail shaker, muddle together the gin, lemon juice, simple syrup*, fresh blueberries, and thyme leaves. Don’t have a cocktail shaker? Grab a to-go coffee mug or a mason jar!
- Pour into a glass with ice. Top with a splash sparkling water and Prismatic Plants CBD Tincture.
- Garnish with a lemon wedge, a handful of fresh blueberries, and a sprig of thyme.
*To make simple syrup: Bring 1 cup of sugar and 1 cup of water to a boil on the stovetop until the sugar has completely dissolved. Store in an airtight container and allow to cool before using.
Agave nectar will do in a pinch, but we highly recommend taking the time to whip up this straightforward simple syrup. There will be plenty of syrup leftover for more cocktails! This batch will last for up to 2 weeks in the fridge.
Porto Tonico
This breezy and approachable port cocktail will make you feel like you’re on a beach vacation.
Port is a fortified sweet wine with roots in Portugal that is slightly syrupy in texture and often has delicate floral notes and honey undertones.
A sweet Riesling will do the trick if you cannot find port. Add a touch of citrus and Charlotte’s Web Orange Blossom CBD Oil and you’ve got a vacation in a glass.
This unique orange blossom CBD oil will enhance the subtle hint of fresh orange juice and balance out the honey notes of white port.
Ingredients: (Makes 1 cocktail)
3 oz white port
3 oz tonic water
2 orange wedges
1 ml Charlotte’s Web Orange Blossom CBD Oil (or CBD oil of your choice)
Ice
Instructions:
- Fill a glass with ice, followed by the white port, and finally the tonic water.
- Squeeze one orange wedge into the glass and toss.
- Top off the cocktail with Charlotte’s Web Orange Blossom CBD Oil.
- Garnish with your remaining fresh orange wedge.
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Pineapple Mint Margarita
Give this warm-weather classic an unexpected tropical twist with pineapple juice, a whisper of fresh mint, and mezcal. Substitute tequila for the mezcal if you’re not a fan of tequila’s smoky sister spirit.
Enhance the relaxation factor with a dose of Plant People’s Mind + Body CBD Drops. The soft flavor of these organic CBD drops won’t interrupt the concert of tastes in your glass. If you’re feeling spicy, add a few slices of jalapeno!
Ingredients: (Makes 1 cocktail)
2 oz mezcal (or tequila)
1 oz pineapple juice
½ oz lime juice
½ oz simple syrup (use your batch from earlier!)
½ tsp fresh mint leaves
A few slices of jalapeno (optional)
1 ml Plant People’s Mind + Body CBD Drops
Ice
Lime wedge, pineapple wedge, mint spring for garnish
Instructions:
- In a cocktail shaker, muddle together all of the ingredients and shake with ice (now’s the time to grab your to-go coffee mug or mason jar if you don’t have a cocktail shaker).
- Strain and pour into a glass with ice.
- Garnish with a fresh pineapple wedge, lime wedge, and sprig of mint.
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Hibiscus Lemonade Spritz
This bubbly floral take on an Arnold Palmer is the warm-weather mocktail you never knew you needed.
While this recipe is a non-alcoholic option for your refreshment needs, add tequila or vodka to turn this mocktail into a crushable cocktail. Use equal parts everyday honey and Potli’s Premium Hemp Infused Honey for a seamless CBD addition.
Ingredients: (Makes 4 drinks. Trust us, you’ll want to share)
4 cups boiling water
8 hibiscus tea bags
¼ cup Potli’s Premium Hemp Infused Honey (or CBD infused honey of choice)
¼ cup honey
2 cups sparkling water
1 lemon
¼ cup mint leaves
Ice
Strawberries and mint sprigs for garnish
Instructions:
- In a large pitcher, combine boiling water, tea bags, and both kinds of honey. Allow it to steep for 30 minutes or more depending on how strong you would like your tea.
- Remove tea bags and add ice.
- Stir in sparkling water, the juice of 1 whole lemon, and fresh mint.
- Refrigerate until it’s fully chilled. Pour into a glass with ice and garnish with a sliced strawberry and a fresh mint sprig.
With these revitalizing CBD cocktails in hand, you’ll have everything you need to get your warm-weather relaxation underway. Be sure to take a picture of your CBD cocktail creations and tag @missmarijuanaoffical to keep the vibes going!
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Kelly Graham is the founder of Not Your Mom’s Kitchen, a platform to educate, empower, and entertain cannabis-curious chefs.