5 Cannabis Cocktail Recipes

Sometimes we find ourselves caught between enjoying an alcoholic drink or smoking up our favourite cannabis strains. But have you ever considered making delicious cocktails with cannabis-infused tincture instead of booze? Not only is it an excellent (and easy) way to make the most of your stash, but it provides a unique twist on classic cocktails. You get to enjoy all the effects of weed while forgoing the intoxicating nature of alcohol and the subsequent hangover!

Choosing between tinctures: High-proof alcohol vs glycerine

While these recipes aren't using alcohol per se, cannabis tinctures are typically created with high-proof alcohol. This medium helps extract cannabinoids, terpenes and other essential phytochemicals from your decarboxylated cannabis.

Of course, those looking to stay true to the "non-alcoholic" nature of these cocktails may want to forego the use of alcohol entirely. Thankfully, you can always opt for vegetable glycerine to extract goodness from your buds. Glycerine is the perfect alternative as it's odourless, with a sweet taste that's slightly more palatable than an alcohol-based tincture—the choice is entirely up to you.

If you're ready to make cannabis tincture (with or without alcohol), we've got you covered! Our dedicated blog has step-by-step instructions that will help you make high-quality cannabis tinctures in no time at all.

5 Cannabis Cocktails

Now you've got your cannabis tincture at the ready; it's time to channel your inner mixologist and create several delicious drinks that you and your friends can enjoy. Catering for all tastes, these cannabis-infused cocktails give classic drinks the ultimate twist.

1. Watermelon mojito

This drink is ideal for any time, and with a cannabis twist, there's plenty to love about the watermelon mojito!

Ingredients

• 1 seedless watermelon, cut into cubes and chilled
• 4 tablespoons of sugar
• Fresh mint leaves
• Cucumber slices
• 900ml of sparkling water
• Cannabis tincture
• Lime
• Ice

Equipment

• Glasses
• Strainer
• Pitcher
• Stirrer/spoon

Directions

1. Begin by crushing and combining the watermelon cubes and mint at the bottom of your pitcher.
2. Add some ice and cucumber slices to your watermelon/mint mix.
3. Lastly, you'll need to add the sugar, sparkling water and a dose of your cannabis tincture to the pitcher. With all the ingredients in place, stir well. Garnish each glass with a slice of lime and extra mint, pour out your mojitos, and enjoy!

2. THC pina colada

If you like traditional pina coladas, this is the cocktail for you. Coupled with a splash of cannabis-infused tincture, you have the makings of a mouth-watering cocktail bound to blow minds.

Ingredients

• Frozen or chilled fresh pineapple chunks
• 1 can of coconut milk
• 120ml of pineapple juice
• Pineapple wedges
• Cannabis tincture

Equipment

• Blender
• Glasses
• Stirrer/spoon

Directions

1. Blend your pineapple chunks, coconut milk, and pineapple juice until smooth.
2. Pour your mixture into glasses and add a drop or two of cannabis tincture.
3. Stir the mixture well before adding a pineapple wedge as garnish and serve to your guests!

3. Moscow Mule

This blend of vodka and ginger beer is mouth-wateringly moreish, and by substituting the vodka with cannabis tincture, this is a simple cocktail that will surely impress all who try it.

Ingredients

• 20ml Lime juice
• Cannabis tincture
• 120ml of ginger beer
• Ice
• Lime

Equipment

• Glasses
• Stirrer/spoon

Directions

1. Begin filling your glass with a bit of ice.
2. Add your lime juice and some cannabis tincture to the glass.
3. Lastly, finish off your Moscow mule by pouring your ginger beer into the glass. Give your drink a gentle stir, and garnish with a slice of lime.

4. Margarita

It's a little hard to pinpoint who invented this massively popular cocktail, but that doesn't change its legendary status. And one thing's for sure—the cannabis-infused version of this cocktail takes on a life of its own and showcases mind-blowing flavours and effects.

Ingredients

• 50ml lime juice
• 1 teaspoon of agave syrup (or just regular syrup)
• 200ml of sparkling water
• Cannabis tincture
• Lime
• Ice
• Salt

Equipment

• Glasses
• Stirrer/spoon

Directions

1. Combine syrup and lime juice into your salt-rimmed glass and stir to combine. Add a little ice once mixed.

2. Next up, you'll want to pour your sparkling water into the glass.

3. Lastly, it's time to add that cannabis magic by placing a drop or two of tincture into your glass. Garnish with a slice of lime, and you're ready to enjoy your cannabis margarita.

5. Cosmopolitan

With many mixologists and bartenders claiming to have created the cosmopolitan, this is another tale that's been lost to time. However, you can pioneer your very own cannabis-infused version and customise it in any way you see fit.

Ingredients

• 60ml cranberry juice
• 30ml orange juice
• 15ml lime juice
• Syrup
• Cannabis tincture
• Ice
• Lemon or lime slice

Equipment

• Cosmopolitan glass
• Stirrer/spoon
• Cocktail shaker

Directions

1. Place all ingredients into your cocktail shaker with some ice and vigorously shake for fifteen seconds.

2. Pour equal amounts of the cocktail mixture into each cosmopolitan glass.

3. Finally, garnish with a lemon or lime slice and enjoy!

Shake up your cocktails with a cannabis-infused twist

As you can see, it really doesn't take much to nail our five cannabis cocktails. From ingredients to equipment, there's very little required to get some great results! And, even better, you can always mix things up by swapping out your THC tincture for a CBD-infused version.

While it won't get you high, it's a tasty way to experience the far-reaching influence that cannabidiol provides. So if you've been looking to shake up your cocktail game, look no further, as our cannabis-infused cocktails are guaranteed party pleasers.

Adam Parsons

Professional cannabis journalist, copywriter, and author Adam Parsons is a long-time staff member of Zamnesia. Tasked with covering a wide range of topics from CBD to psychedelics and everything in between, Adam creates blog posts, guides, and explores an ever-growing range of products.

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