Summer has arrived, and with it comes some of the best times of the year to relax and get outside. Whether you’re lounging on the beach or picnicking in your backyard, there’s no better drink than one infused with CBD oil to add flavor to your summertime activities while also soothing your mind and body as well as helping your overall health and wellbeing.
Here’s a quick guide on using our bestselling (and delicious!) CBD oils to concoct the perfect for summertime drink to serve at your next party.
Things to Consider Before You Start
Before you infuse your drink, you should consider how it will taste. If you’re looking for something that enhances flavor while still letting your drink shine through, a small amount of high-quality CBD oil or tincture might be enough.
However, if you want an intensely flavored infused drink, use more cannabis extract so it doesn’t overpower any other flavors in your beverage. Always remember that different liquids require different ratios of cannabis to liquid! The right proportions will depend on what exactly you are infusing (think: water vs. alcohol) as well as how potent you would like your end product to be.
The Dosage
CBD is most effective when consumed in dosages of 15 milligrams or more. It's best to start small, especially if you're taking it for a health reason, as opposed to trying it recreationally.
Many people don't realize that you won’t get high on CBD. It contains too little THC, which is the psychoactive element of the hemp plant. Everyone is different so it may take some experimentation before finding your sweet spot.
Drink Mixes
The best way to infuse your drinks with CBD is by using a drink mix. These mixes are pure CBD, which means you’ll get all of the medicinal effects without any residual THC that you would find in raw flowers.
If you don’t want pure CBD, there are flavored drink mixes available as well that can be a great ingredient when preparing alcoholic or non-alcoholic summer drinks.
Fresh Squeezed Juice
A great way to start your day with CBD is by drinking a refreshing glass of fresh squeezed juice. Fruit juices, like grapefruit or pomegranate, provide a base of healthy, whole food for our bodies. Mix in one or two drops of cannabidiol (CBD) oil and you’ve got yourself an energizing drink that will also help keep you cool during these hot summer months. Check out our Fruit Pack CBD Oil for a variety of fruity flavors that compliment your favorite summer fruit juices.
Don’t have CBD oil? Use hemp seed oil! Hemp seed contains both phytocannabinoids, which interact with your endocannabinoid system; meaning it mimics what your body naturally produces when exposed to cannabinoids like CBD. It also has high levels of polyunsaturated fats, vitamin E and protein!
Non-Alcoholic Beverages
Beverages make up a third of your total caloric intake on average, and drinking too much can throw off your weight loss plans. Cutting out soda is a great first step—diet or regular, it’s full of unnecessary sugar that we don’t need.
If you do drink coffee, opt for a green tea latte—they are incredibly low in calories (about 80 calories for a 12 oz. serving) as opposed to something like chocolate milk that’s loaded with upwards of 400 calories (and doesn’t even really taste that good). Simply adding an additional splash of grass-fed butter can help you save hundreds or thousands more calories throughout each year by offsetting other drinks.
