Infused beverages have quickly become one of the most approachable ways to enjoy cannabis, thanks to precise dosing, fast onset, and easy flavor customization. Using a simple cannabis-infused syrup as your base, you can turn nearly any drink into a refreshing edible—perfect for small gatherings, summer tailgates, or relaxed evenings at home. This guide walks through three crowd-pleasing infused beverages: Lemonade, Strawberry Punch, and Mango Iced Tea. Each pitcher yields about 8 servings at a gentle 5 mg THC per serving, depending on the strength of your infused syrup.
Step 1: Make a Cannabis Simple Syrup
This syrup is the backbone of all three recipes. Most reliable culinary cannabis sources recommend infused syrups for drinkables because cannabinoids bind well to sugar solutions, allowing consistent dosing when mixed properly.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup sugar
- 2–4 tbsp cannabis tincture or infused oil/syrup (adjust based on potency)
Instructions:
- Warm the water and sugar in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir until dissolved without bringing it to a rolling boil.
- Remove from heat and allow it to cool slightly.
- Add your cannabis infusion and whisk until fully blended.
- Cool completely, transfer to a jar, and store refrigerated. Shake before each use.
Infused Lemonade
Bright, crisp, and familiar—infused lemonade is always a hit.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice
- 4 cups cold water
- ½–¾ cup sugar, to taste
- 4 tbsp cannabis syrup
- Ice, lemon slices, mint
Instructions:
- Stir lemon juice and sugar in a pitcher until dissolved.
- Add cold water and adjust sweetness.
- Mix in the infused syrup thoroughly.
- Add ice and garnish before serving.
Infused Strawberry Punch
This punch blends fresh berry flavor with tropical juice for a smooth, balanced drink.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups sliced strawberries
- 3 cups cold water or sparkling water
- 1 cup pineapple or orange juice
- 2–4 tbsp sugar or honey (optional)
- 4 tbsp cannabis syrup
- Ice + extra strawberries
Instructions:
- Blend strawberries with 1 cup water until smooth.
- Strain for a cleaner punch (optional).
- Combine the purée, remaining water, juice, and sweetener in a pitcher.
- Stir in the infused syrup.
- Add ice and garnish.
Infused Mango Iced Tea
Smooth, aromatic tea pairs perfectly with mango’s natural sweetness.
Ingredients:
- 4 black tea bags
- 4 cups hot water
- 1–1½ cups mango nectar or purée
- 2–4 tbsp sweetener
- 4 tbsp cannabis syrup
- Ice, mango slices, lemon wedges
Instructions:
- Steep tea bags in hot water for 5–7 minutes, then cool.
- Combine tea, mango nectar, and sweetener in a pitcher and mix well.
- Add the infused syrup and stir.
- Add ice and fruit garnish.
Dosing & Safety Tips
- Keep servings at 5 mg THC or less for approachable effects.
- Wait 90 minutes before consuming a second serving.
- Clearly label infused drinks and keep separate from regular beverages.
- Avoid mixing strong alcohol with higher-dose cannabis drinks.
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