Cheers to Change: Cocktails or THC Mocktails?
Explore how THC drinks offer a refreshing, non-alcoholic buzz, becoming a popular alternative to alcohol for a mindful way to unwind.
Will THC drinks get me drunk?
Looking to unwind without the alcohol? Here are the top five alternatives that bring the buzz, minus the booze. These Delta 9 THC-infused beverages from Cycling Frog, Crescents, BLNCD, Juice Joints, and ENDO are taking the spotlight. Why? Because they deliver a feel-good high much faster than traditional edibles, thanks to their water-soluble formulas. No need to wait hours—within just 30 minutes, you’ll start feeling the effects. Today, we’ll dive into the best options these brands offer for a refreshing alcohol alternative.
Cycling Frog Seltzer
Cycling frog sells 6 packs of THC seltzers that are 5 mg THC and 10 mg CBD. It comes in three flavors: Black Currant, Wild Cherry, and Ruby Grapefruit. The cans are sold individually at retailers for 4 dollars. Each can is 50 calories and contains 10 grams of carbs and 10 grams of sugar. They are made with hemp grown in Oregon, and should be used with caution due to its intoxicating effect. The average dose for an adult is 10 mg THC, but it really depends on each individual’s tolerance for how much someone should drink in one sitting. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease and is not approved for medical use by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Consumption of this product would impair your ability to drive and operate heavy machinery, so make sure you are home. This product contains delta 9 THC, but never more than 0.3% of product mass. It is intended for use by adults 21 year and older. The same goes for the rest of the drinks that will be discussed. Also, this product is independently tested by Columbia Laboratories in Portland. The ingredients in the Wild Cherry flavor, for instance, are: water, sour cherry juice concentrate, organic pear juice concentrate, nanoemulsified hemp extract (water, fractionated coconut MCT oil, modified food starch, natural hemp flower extract, potassium sorbate, lactic acid, tocopherols), organic lemon juice concentrate, natural cherry flavor, and potassium sorbate.
Cycling Frog also has a stronger beverage intended for adults 21 and over that have a higher tolerance. The beverage is an iced tea lemonade that contains 50 mg THC and 50 mg CBD. The drink is carefully crafted with a premium blend of black teas, fresh lemonade, and a whole lot of THC. This drink’s ingredients contain water, lemon juice, organic pear juice concentrate, nanoemulsified hemp extract, natural lemon flavor, and potassium sorbate.
Crescent 9 Seltzer
Crescent Canna offers a tropical THC seltzer that contains 6 mg THC, 3 mg CBD, and 40 mg of caffeine. Each can is 60 calories, contains 13 g of carbohydrates, 130 mg of sodium, 10 grams of sugar, 5 mg of vitamin C, 14 mg of calcium, 1 mg of iron, 58 mg of potassium. It’s ingredients include: filtered water, sugar, mango puree, natural flavors, citric acid, branched-chain amino acid, sodium citrate, ascorbic acid, potassium sorbate, carrot juice (color), hemp extract, less than 0.001% sodium benzoate, and caffeine.It is a very tasty low calorie and vegan THC infused seltzer.
Crescent Canna has another popular seltzer drink that is highly potent with 50 mg THC. It comes in a sleek black can and contains only 100 calories per can. It has a strawberry lemonade flavor and is caffeine-free. This drink is for individuals with a higher tolerance to THC.
BLNCD Mocktail
BLNCD offers something unique with their THC drinks because some of them include functional mushrooms. They have a drink called Brain Boost that contains 5 THC and 5 CBD, along with Lion’s Mane, Rhodiola, Ashwagandha, Limonene, and Agave Inulin. This drink has a hibiscus flavor and helps with mental clarity, focus, mood, creativity, and energy. BLNCD pairs the benefits of adaptogenic mushrooms with cannabis to create a unique feeling. Another drink they have is called Zen Blend, which also contains 5 THC and 5 CBD. The difference is that the drink also contains Reishi, Ashwagandha, Chaga, Linalool and Agave Inulin. This drink has a more relaxing effect and helps with stress relief.
Juice Joints
Juice Joint offers very high potency and very high quality THC infused juices. There are four flavors: Strawberry Lemonade, Peach Lemonade, Mango Pineapple Ginger, and Aloha Punch. There is a larger bottle that contains 200 mg delta 9 THC and a smaller bottle that contains 30 mg of delta 9 THC. The larger, more potent ones sell for 20 and the small ones sell for 10 dollars. The juices are manufactured in Maryland. The big ones are 220 calories each bottle with 42 grams of sugar, 56 g of carbohydrates, and 25 mg of sodium. The little ones are 120 calories each bottle with 26 grams of sugar, 26 grams of carbohydrates, and 18 mg of sodium. Ingredients for the Strawberry Lemonade flavor include: water fructose, cane sugar, lemon juice from concentrate, strawberry juice, xanthan gum, strawberry flavor, malic acid, citric acid, tetrahydrocannabinol, sodium citrate, potassium sorbate, sodium benzoate, FD&C red #3, and FD&C red #40. They contain 5% juice and are recommended to refrigerate after opening and to consume it with 7-10 days after opening. They have a delicious fruity taste and never disappoint in effect.
ENDO Café
ENDO is the best option for a low-calorie THC infused drink. ENDO offers a line of low calorie sparkling waters infused with THC. They have different flavored small cans that contain 4 thc and 20 cbd and bigger cans that contain 10 thc and 20 cbd. Something very unique that they have is a medium dank roast nitro cold brew coffee drink. The smaller cans that they have come in the flavors: Pink Lemonade, Mango, Cherry, and Raspberry Lime. The more potent and bigger cans have a white peach or margarita flavor. All of these options have 0 calories, and that’s exactly what makes ENDO unique.
All of these drinks are federally compliant under the 2018 Farm Bill, making them safe and legal alternatives to alcohol. Whether you have a high or low tolerance, prefer vegan-friendly options, or are looking for something low-calorie, there’s a perfect fit for you. Today, we explored five companies offering delicious, high-quality THC beverages that cater to a variety of preferences. With so many options available, the best choice ultimately depends on what works for you. You can find these top-tier THC mocktails right here online or at one of our in-store locations.
Cheers to making your next drink an elevated experience!