Deep Dive: Winter THC infused Mocktail Recipes

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THC-infused drinks are more popular than ever, but many remain expensive, difficult to buy in bulk or offer limited options for some consumers. Thankfully, there’s a way to make your own cannabis cocktails at home with an infused simple syrup! That said, mixing cannabis and alcohol can be very intoxicating, so here are some easy mocktail recipes with no alcohol.

 

Here is a link to create amazing THC infused simple syrup: Laurie+Mary Jane

 

Bong Island Iced Tea

This virgin Long Island iced tea is more refreshing and less dehydrating than its crapulous counterpart.

 

Ingredients

2 6-oz tea bags

4 cups water

12 oz ginger beer

2 oz apple cider vinegar

3 tbsp lemon juice

 

Directions

Step 1. Boil the large tea bags in 4 cups of water for about 5 minutes.

Step 2. Allow the tea to cool, then add the ginger beer, vinegar, and lemon juice.

Step 3. Add your desired amount of cannabis-infused syrup

 

Mulled Wine

 

A traditional winter classic, This mulled wine is a popular choice for enjoying the holiday season among friends.

 

Ingredients

2 bottles of non-alcoholic grape juice cocktail

4-6 cinnamon sticks

3-4 whole cloves

2 handfuls of raisins

1 orange, sliced thin

 

Directions

Step 1. Combine all ingredients except tincture in a large pitcher and allow to sit overnight. This will allow the flavors to infuse into the wine as the carbonation dissipates.

Step 2. Pour ingredients into a saucepan and warm over medium heat until the wine reaches the desired drinking temperature.

Step 3. Strain out the cinnamon, cloves, raisins, and orange slices and pour into a mug.

Steps 4. Add the desired amount of cannabis-infused syrup.


Full Melt Hot Chocolate

 

Treat yourself to a warm hot chocolate drink for those cool winter evenings around a cozy fire with friends. This homemade Full Melt Hot Chocolate is rich, creamy, and has an intense chocolate flavor to help you relax.

 

Ingredients

2 cups whole milk (or milk alternative)

3 oz chocolate chopped (approx. 2 Hershey chocolate bars)

1/2 tsp vanilla extract 

Whipped cream 

Marshmallows

 

Directions

Step 1. Put milk in a small saucepan and place on the stovetop over medium heat, do not let it boil.

Step 2. While the milk is heating, place all the chocolate in the microwave and heat for 30 seconds. Take the chocolate out and stir it. Return to the microwave and heat for another 30 seconds, remove and stir. Continue until just melted.

Step 3. When the milk reaches the scalding point (180 degrees F), turn off the heat and add the melted chocolate, whisking to combine. Add the vanilla extract.

Steps 4. Pour into two mugs and top with whipped cream or marshmallows if desired and enjoy!

Step 5. Add your desired amount of cannabis-infused syrup.

 

 

THC-infused drinks are more popular than ever, but many remain expensive, difficult to buy in bulk or offer limited options for some consumers. Thankfully, we are here to help!

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