Who doesn’t want a refreshing drink to enjoy on the patio just in time for summer? Now you can also enjoy a health-boosting version that will help you chill out naturally without the guilt (or hangover). We know that alcohol also is not the healthiest option, so why not substitute it with something a bit better? These are super simple CBD cocktails recipes that you can whip up in a flash and really impress your guests with at your next barbecue!
Raspberry Mojito
A refreshing twist on a classic!
Ingredients
-15 mint leaves
-lime juice
-raw sugar
-raspberry lemonade
-sparkling water
-5-10 drops CBD oil
-ice cubes
-raspberries
Instructions
Place the mint leaves in the bottom of a tall glass. Gently muddle the mint with a blunt object to release the flavour. Add the lime juice and raw sugar to taste. Add a handful of ice cubes. Top with raspberry lemonade and sparkling water to taste. Add CBD oil to preference. Garnish with fresh or frozen raspberries and a lime wedge.
Peach Bellini
Beat the heat with a slushie surprise!
Ingredients
-2 ripe peaches
-1 cup apple juice
-lime juice
-raw sugar
-5-10 drops CBD oil
-sparkling water
-ice cubes
Instructions
Place sliced peaches in the freezer for 1 hour. Combine peaches, apple juice, raw sugar, a handful of ice cubes, sparkling water, and lime juice to taste in a blender. Blend until smooth. Pour into 2 glasses and add a little more sparkling water and apple juice. Add CBD oil to preference. Garnish with a peach slice.
Blueberry Mule
A fruity twist on an old favourite!
Ingredients
-1 cup fresh blueberries
-1 heaping tablespoon grated ginger
-raw sugar
-mint leaves
-sparkling water
-5-10 drops CBD oil
-ice cubes
Instructions
Add 1 litre water, blueberries, and grated ginger to a pan on medium-high heat and bring to a boil. Once the mixture starts boiling, add the sugar and stir until it dissolves. Lower heat and mash the blueberries and let the mixture simmer for another 10-15 minutes. Remove the syrup from heat, cover with plastic wrap, and allow it to cool for 2-3 hours to room temperature so the flavour soaks in. Strain the syrup into a bowl and refrigerate until ready to use. To serve, fill ⅔ of the glass with syrup and add ice cubes. Top with lemon-lime sparkling water and stir. Add CBD oil to preference. Garnish with blueberries and mint leaves.
Kombucha Spritz
A little sparkle without champagne!
Ingredients
-1 cup grapefruit juice
-2 sprigs fresh rosemary leaves
-1 cup unflavoured kombucha
-sparkling water
-5-10 drops CBD oil
-ice cubes
Instructions
Combine grapefruit juice, kombucha, and raw sugar to taste. Stir the mixture well. Fill 2 glasses with ice cubes and pour the drink over top. You can top with a little sparkling water for more bubbles. Add CBD oil to preference. Rub each sprig of rosemary between your hands to help release the oils. Pop a sprig in each glass.
So there you have our 3 health-boosting CBD cocktails recipes that are both fun, tasty, and simple to make in your very own kitchen at home. You can also enjoy each of them with or without CBD oil. However, we love the addition of CBD since it really offers a synergistic effect and boosts the health benefits of each of these. You could really add CBD oil to any beverage or baked goods. We have even included some CBD latte recipes here.
For these CBD cocktails, we suggest going with ICARIA’s THEIA product since it comes with no taste which makes it perfect for adding into your drinks and other creations.
