How To Make THC-Infused Drinks

How To Make THC-Infused Drinks

THC-infused drinks are a fun and flavorful way to enjoy the psychoactive effects of the cannabis plant. Beverages infused with THC have a rich history and have been around since 2000 B.C. Although cannabis beverages have been around for thousands of years, the process of making THC drinks has evolved with the times, just like our best-selling battery has evolved to incorporate tons of new features. Today, one of the easiest ways to make your own drinkables is with a THC tincture. 

In honor of national lemonade day, the Ooze crew is celebrating with some killer THC-infused lemonade and mocktail recipes using THC tincture. Before we kick back with an ice-cold cannabis-infused beverage, let's dive into what THC tincture is and how to dose your THC drinks.

 

How to Make a THC-Infused Beverage

  • Get your drink recipe handy and your ingredients assembled.
  • Choose your homemade or storebought THC tincture to infuse the drink.
  • Add all your drink ingredients to a pitcher for multiple servings, or a glass for just yourself.
  • Infuse your drink with a dose of THC tincture and mix well. Enjoy!

 

What is a THC Tincture?

THC Tincture or the “Green Dragon” is a cannabis-infused alcohol-based liquid that has been used in eastern medicine for centuries. It's one of the safest and most effective ways to consume cannabis. It’s also a great alternative for anyone who can’t smoke or would like to give their lungs a break. Plus, you can make it at home!

Strawberry Lemonade in a pitcher being dosed with THC tincture yellow background

Learning how to make your own tincture at home is a fairly straightforward process that involves using high-proof ethyl alcohol. Basically, all you have to do is add decarboxylated bud to a jar, add the alcohol, and store it in a dark place for two to three weeks. Once it turns a vivid deep green, you can strain out all the bud and what's left will be a potent homemade tincture!

Not into the idea of making THC tincture at home? Don't worry, you can always buy tincture from a dispensary. When picking out a tincture at the store, you will want to look for one made from a strain you enjoy. If you prefer to smoke Indica, an Indica dominant tincture will be the best fit for you. Its always a good idea to ask questions and get suggestions from the budtender if you're unsure.

 

How to Safely Dose Cannabis Drinks

When it comes to finding the right dose for cannabis drinks, every person is going to be a little different. The recommended dose for the average user is 10mg of THC. However, this can vary from person to person. The seasoned cannabis connoisseur is going to need a different dose than a first-time user.

If you’ve never consumed any cannabis products before, we recommend starting with 5mg of THC. For a seasoned veteran, we recommend trying 30mg. If you are somewhere in between, check out this detailed THC Dosage Guide to find the perfect dose for you! Just remember to have fun and keep these four tips in mind while enjoying your drinks:

THC Dosage Safety Pics Graphic Blue Sky with Icons

  1. Pick a safe and fun environment for the first time you make a THC-infused drink. If you get too high, good vibes will make a great companion. 
  2. If you are not feeling anything, wait at least 30 minutes before drinking more. THC tincture can sneak up on you because your stomach needs enough time to absorb the cannabis compounds.  
  3. Start with small doses and work your way up gradually. Remember, you can always drink more but you can never drink less. 
  4. If you want to have several THC-infused drinks, make sure to divide the dosage by the number of drinks you’ll be consuming.

 

THC-Infused Drink Recipes 

Now that we have dived into what THC tincture is and how to dose your drinks, it's officially time to start whipping up some dank THC-infused drink recipes.

There's no better way to set the mood for your session than with the right playlist. Connect your phone to your Movez speaker vape and hit play on our recommended song for each drink recipe!

 

1. Lit Lemonade 

Song: Lemonade - Internet Money, Gunna, Don Toliver, NAV

Two glass mason jar mugs filled with THC-infused lemonade with lemon slices and garnish on the rim. There are full and sliced lemons arranged around the mugs.

When life gives you lemons, we highly suggest making this THC-infused lemonade. It's simple, delicious, and will pair well with a limonene-dominant tincture! 

Ingredients 

  • 3 cups of cold water 
  • 1 cup of warm water 
  • 4 tbsp of sugar 
  • 6 tbsp of lemon juice (2-3 Lemons) 
  • 1 lemon for garnish 
  • THC Tincture as desired 
  • Ice Cubes 

Directions 

  1. Juice lemons by hand or with a juicer 
  2. Mix sugar and 1 cup of warm water until sugar dissolves 
  3. Combined cold water, lemon juice, THC Tincture, and sugar mixture 
  4. Add sliced lemons and ice cubes 

 

 2. Canna-Basil Strawberry Lemonade 

Song: Strawberry Fields Forever (Remastered 2009) - The Beatles

Strawberry Lemonade on Ooze wooden tray with yellow background

If you’re looking for a more sophisticated lemonade recipe, this canna-basil strawberry lemonade is a great option. It's refreshing, unique, and herbaceous! 

Ingredients  

  • 4 cups of water 
  • 1 cup of lemon juice 
  • 10 strawberries without tops 
  • 1/3 cup of fresh basil leaves 
  • THC Tincture (dose to your preference) 
  • Sweetener to taste 

Directions 

  1. Add strawberries and basil to the pitcher and muddle until blended
  2. Add lemon juice, sweetener, water, and stir 
  3. Add cannabis tincture and stir  
  4. Serve in a glass over ice with a basil, strawberry, and lemon wedge garnish

Are you a visual learner? Watch our Canna-Basil Strawberry Lemonade Video:

 

3. Watermelon Mojito Cannabis Mocktail 

Song: Watermelon Sugar - Harry Styles

A glass mug filled with a THC-infused watermelon mojito mocktail is on a wood cutting board next to slices of watermelon.

If you aren't mesmerized by the delicious tang of fresh lemonade, this watermelon cucumber mojito is a great alternative. It's fun, festive, and hangover-free! 

Ingredients 

  • 1 cup of cubed watermelon 
  • 12 fresh mint leaves 
  • 12 cucumber slices 
  • 1 lime 
  • 4 tbsp of sugar/sweetener 
  • 4 cups of club soda 
  • THC Tincture (dose to your preference) 
  • Ice cubes 

Directions 

  1. Muddle the watermelon and mint at the bottom of a pitcher 
  2. Add ice cubes, cucumber slices, and sweetener of your choice 
  3. Dose with THC tincture 
  4. Add club soda and stir 
  5. Garnish with lime in each glass 

 

4. Cannabis-Infused Sangria

Song: Sun Don't Shine - Klangkarussell, Jaymes Young

A pitcher and two cups with green straws filled with THC-infused sangria on a wood table outside with an umbrella.

Another classic summer drink is sangria, and the perfect pairing for all that fresh fruit is, of course, cannabis! Serve these refreshing mocktails in Mason jars for a relaxing afternoon get together in the backyard.

Ingredients

  • 4 cups of white grape juice
  • 1 cup of orange juice
  • 1 lime
  • 1 cup of blueberries
  • 1 cup of strawberries, cut in half
  • 2 oranges, cut into pieces (peel on)
  • 2 peaches, cored and cut into pieces (peel on)
  • Cannabis tincture

Directions

  1. Cut all of the fruit (except blueberries) into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Add all of the fruit to a large pitcher.
  3. Add grape juice, orange juice, the juice of 1 lime, and your cannabis tincture (depending on strength desired).
  4. Stir and mix thoroughly.
  5. Let chill in the refrigerator for 2-3 hours before serving.

 

5. Frozen Cannabis Margarita

Song: Margaritaville - Jimmy Buffett

A cocktail glass filled with frozen cannabis infused margarita mocktail with a sliced lime and shot measuring glass on a wood cutting board

If you really want to channel your inner mixologist, get the blender out for these frozen THC-infused margaritas. In these hot summer days, nothing beats a brain freeze—especially one that gets you feeling intoxicated without any alcohol.

Ingredients

  • 1 oz lime juice (freshly squeezed or bottled)
  • 1 oz grapefruit juice
  • 1 oz orange juice
  • 5 oz lime sparkling water
  • Cannabis tincture
  • Sweetener to taste

Directions

  1. Place juices, tincture, and sweetener (if using) in a small jug and mix well.
  2. Freeze mixture into icecubes.
  3. Place icecubes and lime sparkling water into a blender and blend well.
  4. Pour into a margarita glass and garnish with a lime wheel.

 

We highly suggest pairing any of these refreshing beverages with a freshly chill Ooze Cryo Bowl or Gylco Water Pipe! Made with liquid glycerin and strong borosilicate glass, these pieces are freezable so you can have the chilliest smoke sesh imaginable. Paired together, there is no better way to celebrate national lemonade day!

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