Three day weekend? Here are 4 summertime marijuana drinks!
Cool, crisp, ice-cold summer drinks are the staple for long weekends, hot days and outdoor BBQs. Americans plan to celebrate the long Memorial Day weekend. The most popular celebration plans include a BBQ (59%), followed by attending or hosting a party (43%). it appears that 46% plan to buy and drink some alcohol, with beer being by far the first choice.
But what if you want to top off the weekend with something cool, refreshing, and non-alcoholic — and still want to enjoy that little bit extra? we have you Here are 4 recipes for a great weekend.
Tip: drinks are similar to edibles, so don’t gulp and moderate the marijuana so you can enjoy more than one!
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It is important to understand that not all cannabis strains are created equal. The strain of cannabis and the type of cannabis product you use will have a significant impact on the final drink. For example, if you want to make a drink that gets you high, you should use a strain that contains THC. If you’re looking for a therapeutic drink to relax you with without any psychoactive effects, consider using a high-CBD, low-THC strain.
Simple cannabis syrup
Ingredients:
- 3 cups of water
- 3 cups of granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons vegetable glycerin
- 2 grams of dried cannabis flowers
directions:
Mix all dry ingredients together and steep in 3 cups of boiling water for 20 minutes. Simmer for 5-6 minutes. Then transfer to a storage container and refrigerate. This gives you the best simple cannabis syrup you have ever tasted.
Marijuana Margarita
Ingredients:
- 2 cups lime
- 4 jalapeños, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons cannabis-infused olive oil, coconut oil, or butter
- 1 teaspoon chilli powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- salt and pepper to taste
directions:
Combine, shake and pour over ice.
Ice tea with a kick!
To prepare this tea, first prepare the infused honey
- In a small saucepan, place 1/2 cup water and ½ – ⅓ cup natural honey over medium-high heat
- Add the amount of tincture you want to infuse your honey with. Note that the honey is used for multiple teas or other recipes, so you should add 3 or 4 cans (depending on how sweet you like your tea!)
- Once the mixture reaches 150℉, stir until all the honey is dissolved in the water
- Pour into a glass container and refrigerate for 12 hours to set
When the infused honey is ready to use, simply prepare a portion of your favorite tea and use a spoonful of honey to infuse and sweeten. If you’re feeling adventurous, try adding sliced fruit to your iced tea for extra flavor. Sliced strawberries, peaches, and lemons pair great with cannabis-infused iced tea.
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Marijuana Mojito
Ingredients:
- 5-6 mint leaves
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (juice of about half a medium/large lime)
- 2 tbsp cannabis-infused lemon syrup
- ½ cup ice cream
- 1/2 cup lemonade or sparkling mineral water
directions:
Muddle 3 of the mint leaves and the lime juice in the bottom of your glass. Then add 2 tablespoons of canna-infused simple lemon syrup, soda or sparkling water and the rest of the mint leaves. Stir to mix everything thoroughly. Add ice and enjoy
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This should be a great weekend. Be careful not to overeat on these delicious treats lest you overdo it.
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