Swap your favorite alcoholic drink for weed

Habits are changing, especially among millennials. To counteract the trend, we have some alternatives

Change is in the air. The signs were there: a greater focus on health, organic foods at Walmart and Green Wednesdays competing with drinks. Alcohol consumption is on the decline among Millennials, and while some cite health and cost, others are replacing their cocktails with cannabis. Want all the fun and none of the downside? Swap your favorite alcoholic drink for weed without losing the fun and taste. Plus, no hangover and little sugar!

Just as there are many ways to consume weed, there are also many ways to consume alcohol. Below are some popular libations and possible weed substitutes.

Margarita

This sweet, citrusy frozen cocktail is a classic good times drink that's refreshing, sweet, and relaxing. Likewise, a fragrant, citrus-like pre-roll is easy to learn and enjoy in a relaxed atmosphere.

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Fireball

The Canadian Cinnamon Flavored Whiskey is a cinnamon-flavored whiskey that is smooth and sweet and, despite its candy-like properties, is no lightweight at 66 proof. If you're looking to “light the night” with cannabis, grab a portable dab pen that's deceptively potent in a small package, just like Fireball Shooters.

rose

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Rosé wines have become very popular lately; The versatile vino goes well with all types of food and is also enjoyable on its own. These rosé wines have notes of strawberries, honeydew and rose petals, often with slightly peppery and vegetal notes on the finish. If you're the “rosé-all-day” type, a high-CBD vaporizer with isolated terpenes is probably right up your alley.

Dad beer

These veterans of the beer world are the beers that hard-working dads pull out of the fridge and crack open in front of the TV. Low-alcohol (alcohol by volume) lagers like Budweiser and Pabst Blue Ribbon are the no-frills, easy-drinking drinks dads have been drinking since they stole cans from their dad's stash. Likewise, a dad smoke is gentle, light, classic and uncomplicated. Trends show that a few puffs of an e-cigarette vapor can travel the same journey with almost no calories.

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Single malt Scotch, pure

A sophisticated drink, these spirits are not meant to be pushed back, nor are they suitable for beginners. One sips a Scotch to enjoy the smoky and complex flavors with warm vanilla, pear and oak notes, sometimes it is also enjoyed with a cigar. For a similar cannabis experience, roll a blunt with high-quality wraps and premium herb.

IPA

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If you don't mind “macros” and are looking for only the best craft beers, especially hoppy, high-alcohol India Pale Ale (IPA) style beers, Dabs could be for you. Not only does a dab rig deliver a clean-tasting punch, but the citrus and spice flavors of a dab hit also approach the IPA flavor profile while the rig signals that you're a true connoisseur.

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Tequila body shots

A sure-fire way to make drinking a little more intimate: Your boyfriend becomes part of the garnish of your tequila shot as you lick the salt from his skin and smooch for a lime chaser. For a comparable sensual cannabis experience, grab a bottle of infused topical creams and rub it onto your sweetheart's skin.

Popov vodka

Whether mixed, poured or snorted straight from the bottle, Popov is the drink for those who don't want to spend money on small batch steam-distilled vodka. For a comparable cannabis experience, grab an empty aluminum can and make yourself a tobacco pipe, as a free can and a bit of DIY are far more budget-friendly than a pack of rolling papers.