4 Cocktails You Can Make With CBD-Infused Simple Syrup
Did you know that you can make drinks infused with CBD? It’s incredibly easy to do at home and definitely worth the effort! In this article, we’ll walk you through all the ingredients and steps that you need to start slurping on some CBD-infused cocktails.
First, we’ll need to infuse our syrup with CBD. This syrup will be used to flavor all the cocktails we’ll be going over in the later sections, so make sure not to skip this step.
CBD-infused simple syrup
Ingredients:
- 4 cups of organic white sugar
- 2 cups of clean, filtered water
- 2 tablespoons (15ml) of CBD oil tincture
Method:
- Combine the sugar and water in a saucepan and place over low heat. Stir consistently until dissolved.
- Once all the sugar has fully dissolved, remove the mixture from the heat and let it cool.
- Add the CBD oil into the cooled sugar mixture and set this aside for later use.
Know that you can use a different type of sugar, such as turbinado sugar, to make this syrup. Feel free to experiment and find a recipe that you like, or that fits your drink’s flavor profile better. Also, this syrup can be kept in the refrigerator, so you can make this ahead of time and save it for a special occasion when you have guests over.
Once you’re ready with your CBD-infused syrup, you can start mixing some drinks! We’ll go over some of the classics in this article, but remember that you can use the syrup in any other cocktail recipe that calls for it!
Classic cocktail #1: CBD-infused mojito
Ingredients:
- 10 sprigs of mint
- 2 oz. of white rum
- 1 oz. of freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 oz. of CBD-infused simple syrup
- ½ oz. of clear soda
Method:
- Place the mint at the bottom of a glass or cocktail shaker and use a muddler to gently press down to extract its flavor.
- Add the rum, lime juice, and simple syrup in and shake well.
- Pour the mixture into a glass filled with crushed ice and then add the clear soda.
Classic cocktail #2: CBD-infused whiskey sour
Ingredients:
- 2 oz. of bourbon whiskey
- 1 oz. of freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 oz. of freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 oz. of CBD-infused simple syrup
Method:
- Place all the ingredients into a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
- Shake the mixture vigorously for about 30 seconds.
- Strain the mixture and pour into a glass and throw in a few ice cubes.
Classic cocktail #3: CBD-infused sangria
Ingredients:
- 1 bottle of Shiraz
- ¼ cup of brandy
- ½ cup of CBD-infused simple syrup
- 1 sliced apple
- 1 sliced pear
- 2 sliced oranges
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 4 whole cloves
Method:
- Wrap the cinnamon stick and pieces of clove in a cheesecloth and tie shut.
- Add all the ingredients into a pitcher and mix well.
- Let the mixture chill in the refrigerator for at least 24 hours, then remove the cheesecloth and its contents when ready.
Classic cocktail #4: CBD-infused margarita
Ingredients:
- 3 oz. tequila
- 2 oz. freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 oz. CBD-infused simple syrup
- 1 teaspoon orange liqueur
Method:
- Place all the ingredients into a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
- Shake the mixture vigorously for about 30 seconds.
- Strain the mixture and pour into a glass rimmed with salt and sugar.
Wrapping up
As you can see, making your own cocktails takes very little effort, and making these CBD-infused versions are no different. You just have to make your own CBD syrup, and you’ll be one step closer to enjoying your favorite drinks with everything that CBD has to offer.
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