You can find CBD everywhere these days, whether you’re into gummies, oil or delicious drinks and beverages. In fact, over the past few years, drinks have become extremely popular because they offer easy access to a decent dose of CBD, but they’re also delicious.
Obviously, you can find a few top brands out there, but at the same time, you can also create your own CBD drinks. And no, it’s not all about cocktails. You can infuse hot chocolate, tea, coffee or any other beverage with CBD. This flexibility allows you to tailor your CBD experience to your taste.
With these thoughts in mind, let’s go through a few popular homemade CBD drink recipes that only require a few ingredients. Based on what you like to drink, chances are you’ll find something suitable for your needs. Here they are.
- Lemon Raspberry CBD Cocktail
This cocktail can be made in different ways. It’s an alcoholic cocktail, yet you can also ditch the alcohol completely and make it safe for everyone. If you like alcohol, it works best with gin, yet you can also use rum. Sure, it won’t have the unique Little Rick’s mojito flavour, but it’s close enough.
You’ll need 10mg of CBD oil or whatever strength you prefer. You’ll also need two ounces of the alcohol you like, half an ounce of lemon juice, half an ounce of raspberry syrup and a few dashes of orange cocktail bitters. The non-alcoholic version is identical, but without the actual alcohol.
Get everything into a shaker and add a few ice cubes as well. Shake well for about 20 seconds, then strain into a nice glass. If you have a few raspberries, you can also garnish your glass with two or three raspberries. It’s a cooling drink with a sweet flavour, ideal for nights in. This cocktail is perfect for relaxing after a long day.
- CBD Spritzer
You can’t go wrong with a spritzer. But at the same time, you can make it even better if you decide to use some CBD as well. Again, get some CBD oil in the desired strength, usually around 10mg. A few drops will do. If you’re not sure, simply use as much oil as you use for other applications. Spritzers are light and refreshing, making them great for daytime sipping.
Other than the CBD, you’ll also need an ounce of citrus vodka and three ounces of champagne. In terms of syrups and juices, get an ounce of lemon juice and just as much syrup. Choose a simple syrup, without any flavours.
On top of all these, you’ll need club soda to top everything up. Club soda adds a fizzy finish that enhances the overall experience.
To prepare this CBD drink, grab all the ingredients and add them into a glass. Stir lightly for a few seconds. Ice is optional. Top the glass with club soda (based on how strong you want it to be, you can add more club soda for a lighter cocktail), then garnish with an orange slice.
- Watermelon Margarita
Everyone knows what a margarita is, but if you truly want to impress your guests, you can always make it look posh by referring to it by its original name, margacheba.
To get it done, you’ll need two ounces of tequila (pick something a bit spicy), an ounce of lime juice, an ounce of agave and four watermelon cubes. Add all these ingredients to a shaker, including the CBD oil, then mix for a few seconds. The watermelon adds a refreshing twist to the classic margarita.
Ice is optional.
Pour the mix into a glass, but don’t forget about making it look posh too. Rim the glass with some chili lime salt. When it comes to garnishing it, add a watermelon cube and a lemon slice.
Of course, if you’re only doing this cocktail for yourself to unwind after a long day, you can ditch the garnishing part.
- CBD Pineapple
This cocktail is most commonly done without alcohol. If you prefer to make it alcoholic, simply add an ounce of whatever alcohol you prefer, yet it has to be something that matches the pineapple, such as rum. Pineapple pairs perfectly with tropical flavours.
To make it, get an ounce of ginger syrup, an ounce of lime juice, a couple of dashes of cocktail bitters (non-alcoholic) and an ounce of pineapple juice. Mix everything in a shaker for about 10 seconds, then pour the mix into a glass, but not before adding a few ice cubes into the glass.
Top up with club soda to fill it up.
Now, the CBD oil can go in anytime, whether when preparing the mix or at the end. If you do it at the end, give it a stir too.
- CBD Blackberry Nohito
There are quite a few different variants for this cocktail, but the non-alcoholic version is probably the most popular one. This recipe is perfect for those who want a refreshing, non-alcoholic option.
Get yourself an ounce of lime juice, an ounce of simple syrup (no flavour) and club soda. You’ll also need some