Best THC Drinks
There used to be a time when I’d get home from work and turn to a glass of wine or cocktail to unwind. Now, I’m no stranger to cracking the can of a THC seltzer to release my cares one sip at a time. THC-infused drinks are the latest trend in the beverage industry, especially as many turn away from alcohol. Unlike alcohol, cannabis-infused drinks don’t leave you with a hangover or nasty feeling after imbibing. I’ve tried several different brands of cannabis-infused beverages, either with Delta-9 (THC), CBD or both, here are some of my favorites.
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My Favorite THC Drinks
Ayrloom
Ayrloom is a New York-based brand that produces a variety of THC and CBD products, including beverages, gummies, balms, tinctures, pre-rolls and vapes. When I first picked up a can of the Cran Apple beverage, I expected it to be like any other THC seltzer I’ve tried. However, instead of carbonation and subtle flavor, Ayrloom's drink tasted just like cran-apple juice. The cran-apple flavor was 10mg THC, 5mg CBD and “fast acting.” Ayrloom uses nano-emulsion technology to boost absorption in the brand’s gummies and beverages. I consistently feel a high from this drink faster than any other, and it’s the best kind of giggly high.
Cümulo
Charlotte readers might be familiar with local brewery Resident Culture, but did you know that the brand also produces a line of cannabis-infused sparkling water? Cümulo is described as “a full-spectrum plant-based social beverage.” These beverages are infused with Delta-9, CBD and L-Theanine. Since these products are sparkling water, you get the bubbly carbonation with a more subdued natural fruit flavor. With no added sugar and coming in at 13 calories or less, these are great options for more health-conscious sippers. The Pink Lemonade, with 5mg THC, 10mg CBD and 200mg L-Theanine, is my favorite. You get a slightly elevated high from the THC with deep relaxation from the CBD, which makes this a great option to enjoy at the end of a long day.
Delta
Founded in Charlotte, Delta offers a line of THC-infused seltzers that come in at zero calories with zero sugar and zero carbs. This past summer, I was sent several flavors of Delta’s seltzers and fell in love. With options in 5mg, 10mg and 20mg, these are the perfect social sippers, especially as we start to embrace the season’s warmer weather. Even at 5mg, Delta seltzers deliver a high that gives me the giggles, which is the best kind of high in my opinion. Delta has several flavors that aren’t overwhelming on the palate – think more sparkling water than soda. Some of my favorite flavors include the Berry Bright, Tropical Mango and Juicy Watermelon. I’m eyeing the 10mg flavors to try next, as well as Delta’s new zero-proof, blood orange vanilla cannabis spirit.
Grind with Gratitude
Another North Carolina-based brand, I first tried Grind with Gratitude while strolling the aisles of my local Total Wine. While the name sounds like it would be a pre-workout product, these THC seltzers are perfect for unwinding or socializing. Seltzers come in 5mg and 10mg Delta-9, with additional flavors in 2mg that are perfect for new THC users. These have become my go-to, my old reliable, for a little “whackadoodle time.” When I start sipping a Grind with Gratitude seltzer, I know I have about 30-45 minutes to get my munchies ready and a good show on before it kicks in. While these seltzers don’t have a heavy juice flavor, I enjoy the lighter notes from the Kiwi Strawberry, Watermelon and Blood Orange.
Keef
Have you ever wanted to get high while sipping your favorite classic soda? Enter Keef, with a line of THC-infused sodas. A friend gifted me the Bubba Kush Root Beer for my birthday and, after that one can, I knew I was a Keef fan. I was so pleasantly surprised that the Root Beer flavor actually tasted like a traditional root beer and that there wasn’t a weedy after taste. In under an hour, you’ll feel these THC sodas kick in, resulting in a silly-goofy mood. The classic sodas are all 10mg THC and also come in flavors like Original Cola, Orange Kush, Purple Passion and more. Looking for a lighter option with zero calories and zero sugar? Try the Slims by Keef line.
These products are for consumers ages 21 and over only. Consume responsibly in states where hemp-derived products are legal.