6 CBD-Infused Cocktails You Need to Try in 2020

As CBD products and Cannabis, in general, becomes accepted and legalized throughout the United States, there is an increased demand for unique CBD products. If you are a CBD user, you might be familiar with CBD candies, CBD oil, hemp flowers, and much more. But have you ever considered drinking CBD cocktails? These have been kicking off and are a great way to enjoy a CBD product and cooling off with a delicious cocktail. We’ve prepared this guide to some of the best CBD cocktails you should try.

The Best CBD Cocktails on the Menu

Before you get behind the bar to make these CBD cocktails, please read more info on when is the best time to take CBD oil and CBD products. You should only drink these concoctions at the appropriate times. As you know, CBD products contain a minimal (usually 0.3%) of THC or none at all. Mixed in your cocktail, they don’t add to the effects of drinking alcohol. They will mostly be neutral in taste or add an earthy kick to your cocktail.

Here are the best CBD cocktails to try:

1. CBD Espresso

Love your CBD and your daily shot of Espresso? Now you can combine the two! It is a complex cocktail, so make sure you have the time set aside to make it. First, you need to make CBD simple syrup. Some of the other recipes in this list will also require CBD simple syrup.

Here’s how to make the syrup:

1. Add 4 grams of decarboxylated CBD and 2 tbsp of coconut oil into a jar
2. Put the jar into a pot of boiling water at 100 degrees Fahrenheit
3. As it’s boiling, add four cups of brown sugar to another pot of water over low heat
4. Once the CBD mixture is boiled, add it to the pot with the brown sugar
5. Let the syrup cool and pour it into a bottle

Once your syrup is ready, here’s how to make the cocktail:

You’ll need two shots of chilled espresso, a few ice cubes, 1/2 ounce of CBD simple syrup, 1/2 ounce of Kaluha, and 2 ounces of your favorite vodka.

1. Pour 3-4 ice cubes into the cocktail shaker
2. Pour in all of the ingredients into the shaker
3. Shake for 15-30 seconds
4. Pour this into a martini glass, add a dash of cocoa powder, and it’s ready

2. Classic Cosmopolitan

It is a sweet and light cocktail perfect for any occasion and one that will be popular among your friends. You’ll need 1 Bottle of CBD Cocktail Mixer. Additionally, you’ll need four ounces of vodka of your choice. Then, you’ll need 1 cup of ice cubes, 1/2 of organic cranberry juice, 1/3 cup of frozen cranberries, 1 orange peel (and 1 orange), 1 whole lime that is cut into wedges, and 1/2 cup of Cannabis sugar or regular sugar.

Here’s how to make the cocktail:

1. Pour a mound of the sugar onto a small plate. Place your cocktail glass (base down) on the sugar. Take your lime wedges and infuse them in the sugar. Then rub the lime wedges around the rim of the glass so that it is coated with the sugar
2. Pour 4 ice cubes into your cocktail mixer and combine it with the cranberry juice and shake well
3. Open the shaker and squeeze the orange, getting as much juice into the shaker as possible 
4. Pour in the vodka
5. Shake the cocktail shaker thoroughly and put it aside
6. Fill your cocktail glass halfway with the CBD cocktail mixer
7. Put 2-3 orange peels into your glass
8. Then, pour in the mixture from the cocktail shaker
9. Stir it a few times, and it’s ready

3. CBD Whiskey Sour

This is another great drink to enjoy after a long and hectic day. You’ll need 2 ounces of Bourbon whiskey (of your choice), 1 ounce of lemon juice and 1 ounce of lime juice (preferably fresh), 1 ounce of CBD simple syrup.

Here’s how to make the cocktail:

1. Fill a shaker halfway with ice and add all of the ingredients
2. Shake thoroughly for 30 seconds to 1 minute
3. Use a strainer to pour it into an old-fashioned glass
4. Add a couple of ice cubes and a cherry as a garnish, and it’s ready

4. CBD Dirty Martini

If you’re trying to impress your friends with a classic cocktail, why not try a spin on the famed Dirty Martini? You’ll need 2 ounces of dry gin or vodka, 1/2 ounce of green olive cocktail brine, 1 green olive,  3 drops of a CBD Oil of your choice (we suggest one without flavor), and pepper.

Here’s how to make the cocktail:

1. Fill up a mixing glass with 4-5 ice cubes, the dry gin or vodka, and the green olive cocktail brine and stir thoroughly until chilled
2. Pour the mixture into a martini glass
3. Using a tincture, pour the 3 drops of CBD oil and a dash of pepper and garnish with the olive and it’s ready

5. CBD Sangria

If you wish you could transport yourself to a beach in Spain, why not start with a lovely CBD Sangria? You’ll need ice cubes, 1 Bottle of Shiraz, 1/4 cup of brandy, 1 sliced apple, 1 sliced pear, two sliced oranges, whole cloves, 1 cinnamon stick, and 1/2 cup of CBD simple syrup.

Here’s how to make the cocktail:

1. Take a large pitcher and fill it a quarter way with ice cubes
2. Pour in the Shiraz until it just misses the brim
3. Pour the remainder of all the ingredients 
4. Let the pitcher chill in your fridge for 1 day
5. Remove the cinnamon and the cloves after chilling, and it’s ready to be served

6. CBD Energy Spritzer

If you need a great energy boost and your dose of CBD, you’ll love this CBD Energy Spritzer. You’ll need 1 Packet of CBD Energy Drink Mix (from Palm Organix™), 6 ounces of seltzer, 4 ounces of vodka of your choice, lemon slices, fresh mint, and 14 ounces of ice-cold water.

Here’s how to make the cocktail:

1. Mix the water and the CBD Energy Drink Mix well
2. Pour the mix into a large pitcher
3. Add the seltzer and vodka to the pitcher and mix lightly
4. Pour 2-3 ice cubes into a glass and pour the cocktail into the glass
5. Garnish with 1 lemon slice and the mint, and it’s ready

Enjoy Your Cocktails!

Now that you know the recipes for the best CBD cocktails, you are ready to start serving yourself and others! After you’ve tried these, you can experiment with your own concoctions as well! Be sure to read more new about the CBD industry and lifestyle on our website!

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