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3 Simple CBD Cocktails Anyone Can Make

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Janelle Lassalle
Janelle Lassalle
Janelle Lassalle is a writer, content creator and brand strategist specializing in the cannabis industry. She also covers food, drinks and travel.
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Published 01/2/20
CBD Moscow Mule, CBD Dirty Martini and CBD Gin & Tonic (from left) Image: Tim Nusog

Are you CBD-curious? Making your own CBD cocktails is a fun, easy way to experiment with cannabis’ most famous nonintoxicating compound. Nowadays, grocery stores like Portland, Ore.’s New Seasons even carry CBD products, so you don’t have to venture into a dispensary. And the best part? You can play with alcoholic and nonalcoholic versions of drinks.

There are many ways to incorporate CBD into your drink. One way is to create your own CBD simple syrup. Other popular methods include floating CBD oil on top of your cocktail or using premade CBD tonics to whip drinks up with. These are three recipes representing three different ways to infuse CBD into your drink.

  • CBD Moscow Mule

    Tim Nusog

    CBD is very earthy, which can make it tricky to pair with other ingredients. Luckily, the freshness of ginger complements it perfectly. Throwing some much needed citrus into the mix evens out the whole ensemble, which is why a Moscow Mule is a great CBD drink pairing. The end result is a cocktail that’s refreshing, easy on the stomach and ideal for minimizing next-day hangovers.

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  • CBD Dirty Martini

    Tim Nusog

    One of the first—and some would argue, most polarizing—forms of CBD cocktails to emerge was the CBD float. Popularized by innovative bartenders, floating CBD oil works best when it’s paired with strong acidic flavors that cut through its piney tones. The olive brine in this CBD version of a Dirty Martini does the job nicely. Using raw CBD oil rather than a syrup also ensures you’re getting the maximum flavor (and any terpenes) from the CBD as it has been minimally processed or heated.

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  • CBD Gin & Tonic

    Tim Nusog

    Who doesn’t love a classic Gin & Tonic? The two-ingredient dynamo is also an ideal complement for CBD’s funky notes. Experiment with different gins to see what works best for you, but an especially citrusy selection like Tanqueray Rangpur gin does a good job of taming CBD’s bold tones.

    This recipe uses a premade CBD elixir. You can also use CBD-infused water, which you can find online. Look for products with at least 10 milligrams of CBD to feel any effects, though 25 milligrams seem to be an ideal dose. Be sure to keep in mind that CBD can take up to two hours to take full effect.

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