Infused beverages are becoming much more popular among cannabis lovers. They can be quicker to take effect than a lot of edibles, they are much more discreet in a social atmosphere and there are a lot of different ways that you consume them.
If you’re looking to try infused drinks for the first time or just looking to up your infused beverage game, we’ve got some great options for you.
1. Mocktails
Starting strong with cannabis infused mocktails. These are essentially all of the ingredients of your favorite cocktails, just without the alcohol and the addition of cannabinoids like THC, CBD, and more.
Mocktails are great for parties and other social situations, where they are a great alternative to alcoholic beverages. They won’t stand out among your fellow party goers and they have the added bonus of not leaving you groggy and hung over in the morning.
2. Sparkling Water or Seltzer
Infused Sparking Drinks are another great party alternative, but they are also great for low-key day time events like picnics, BBQs, pool days and more.
They are great on their own but because they are so light and oftentimes don’t have a very strong flavor they can be added to other drinks like fruit punch or lemonade.
They are also a really great low calorie option for those who are a little more health conscious.
3. Coffee and Tea
If you’re looking to get your morning started right you can always try an infused coffee or tea. They are great hot or cold, and flavor-wise, coffee and tea blend really well with some of the natural flavors that come through from the cannabis plant.
There are also infused syrups that you can add to your favorite type of coffee or tea so you can get the exact drink you like while also getting that great uplifting effect.
4. Wine and Beer Alternatives
If you enjoy the ritual of a glass of wine after a long day or drinking a beer with your friends but aren’t actually looking to drink alcohol, you might want to try an infused alternative.
Both of them emulate the taste and look of drinking their alcoholic counterpart but with an infusion of cannabinoids instead.
This is a great option if you don’t want to stand out in social situations or would just like something that looks and tastes familiar.
5. “Shots”
Now, these are not shots in the traditional sense, but rather, are smaller, more concentrated beverages meant to be consumed very quickly and all at once. They can, however, take the place of a traditional shot and stand in when you’re in a situation where you might want a shot.
They also sometimes come in higher doses than traditional infused beverages so you should be mindful of the amount that you’re drinking and what your tolerance is.
Another way to consume these types of drinks is to add them to another, non-infused drink to dilute it and allow you to sip it over a longer period of time. This essentially turns whatever you’re drinking into an infused mocktail.
6. Additives
Speaking of adding cannabis products to regular drinks there are so many products that are designed to be additives. We’ve already talked about infused syrups and concentrated shots, but you have so many other options.
There are infused, flavorless liquids that are meant to be mixed into whatever you’re drinking. Similarly, there are dissolvable powers with the same concept. These are great because you can keep drinking your favorite drinks while still getting that uplifting feeling that you’re looking for.
It also allows you to better control the dosage of your drink, depending on how much you add.
Infused beverages are a great way to add a little bit of something extra to your day and are a great alternative if you can’t consume cannabis in a more traditional way.
NatureMed has a great selection of infused drinks if you’re looking to give them a try. Check out our drink menu and stop by our specials page to see all of the ways that you can save.