Cannabis is a very versatile plant. From topical salves and oils to smoking and vaping to cannabis infused foods and tinctures, there are a plethora of ways to enjoy cannabis. Edibles seem to be leading the way in the ever-increasing demand of today’s new legalized market and cannabis infused drinks are no exception. In addition to drink recipes for an excellent cannabis simple syrup and a weed-infused vodka, here are six tasty DIY recipes to quench your cannabis thirst.
Weed Infused Vodka
Ingredients:
Method
Step 1 Pour alcohol and cannabis into the whipper.
Step 2 Attach the first nitrous charger to the whipper and release the gas.
Step 3 Repeat with the step 2 with the second nitrous charger.
Step 4 Allow the mixture to sit for 1 ½ minutes.
Step 5 Pour water into the lower part of the double boiler and heat to 200 degrees. **Check the temperature regularly with your thermometer to ensure the temperature does not exceed 200 degrees.
Step 6 Once the water in the lower part of the double boiler has reached the appropriate temperature, add the infused alcohol from the whipper to the top of the double boiler.
Step 7 Allow the mixture to simmer for 45 minutes in the double boiler. **Again, continue to monitor the temperature so as not to exceed 200 degrees.
Note: The mixture will reduce a bit. In order to maintain the same end product volume, add plain vodka back to the mixture to maintain 250 mL volume.
Step 8 Remove the mixture from the heat and set aside.
Step 9 Place cheesecloth over the top of the your glass measuring cup and secure with the rubber band.
Step 10 Pour your weed-infused alcohol over the cheesecloth to strain out the plant material.
Step 11 Add just enough vodka back into the remaining product in your measuring cup to bring the total amount back to 250 mL.
Step 12 Enjoy!
Cannabis Simple Syrup
Ingredients:
Method
Step 1 Combine water and sugar in your saucepan over low heat and stir until completely dissolved and brought to a boil.
Step 2 Stir in cannabis, cover, and allow the mixture to simmer on the lowest heat setting for 20 minutes.
Step 3 Add in the vegetable glycerin, re-cover, and allow to continue simmering for 5 more minutes, stirring every minute or so.
Step 4 Remove from the heat and set aside.
Step 5 Place the cheesecloth over your glass bowl and secure with a rubber band.
Step 6 Pour the mixture over the cheesecloth to strain out plant material.
Step 7 Allow the syrup to cool and use as needed.
Cannabis Infused Tea/ Coffee
Let’s start with something simple! This one is probably the easiest recipe to enjoy once you’ve made your cannabis simple syrup. Simply take a cup of your favorite tea, coffee, or cappuccino and add your syrup in place of sugar or honey! Stir and enjoy! *Note- you can utilize your cannabis simple syrup as a replacement for sugar or honey in smoothies and other drinks as well!
Cannabis Infused Cherry Pineapple Lemonade
Makes 1.5 Quarts
Method
Step 1 Combine lemon juice, pineapple juice, grenadine, simple syrup, and water in a pitcher. Stir until uniform.
Step 2 Serve over ice with maraschino cherries to taste!
Moscow Mule
Makes a Single Serving
Method
Step 1 Combine all ingredients in a glass and stir well. Note: Do not shake as you will cause all the carbonation to go flat.
Step 2 Serve with a slice of lime or ginger in a cold glass!
French 75
Makes a Single Serving
Method
Step 1 Combine simple syrup, lemon juice, and vodka in a shaker with ice.
Step 2 Shake hard for 10 seconds and strain into glass.
Step 3 Top with champagne and enjoy!
Lawnmower
Makes a Single Serving
Method
Step 1 Use your juicer to juice the cannabis leave, carrots, apples, ginger, and lemon.
Step 2 Fill a shaker with ice and add 1 cup of the juiced mixture with 2 ounces of cannabis infused vodka. Shake until well mixed.
Step 3 Pour into a glass and enjoy while cold!
Bloody Mary
Makes a Single Serving
Method
Step 1 Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice and shake until thoroughly mixed.
Step 2 Strain into a glass and garnish with olives and lemon. Enjoy!