The time from Chanukah and Christmas through the new year is full of gathering and events. The holidays are the perfect time to imbibe and have a little extra fun with cannabis infused cocktails. For many, this is a stressful time with filled schedules, family gatherings, travel, and hectic shopping trips. The most wonderful time of the year can feel like exactly the opposite, but that’s where cannabis comes in!
These cannabis infused cocktails are just what Santa baby ordered, and they’re super easy to make. You can essentially make any cocktail cannabis or CBD infused cocktail by adding some tincture, but these recipes are especially festive and the perfect flavor combinations to compliment cannabis.
While consuming cannabis with alcohol, it’s important to remember that the combination could be a little too much for some. It is thought that adding CBD to alcoholic beverages can actually help you feel better, consume less overall, and have a deeper feeling of happiness and peace. However, the more cannabis infused cocktails you consume, the more cannabis and alcohol you’re also consuming. If you’ve never mixed the two before, it may be best to try these cocktails out in the safety and comfort of your own home before venturing out to a family, work, or social gathering.
Everyone will react differently, and as always, low dosages and slow consumption are the way to go. However you choose to consume, these specialty cocktails are sure to spice up the party and have you feeling the holiday cheer.
1. Cannabis Infused Chocolate Martini
This elevated take on a classic chocolate martini is perfectly festive and rich for the holidays. And the dash of cannabis compliments the flavors in a way that will have you going back for more. Who doesn’t love cannabis and chocolate?
Ingredients
1/2 oz vodka
1 oz dark chocolate liqueur
1 oz Kahlua
3/4 oz half-and-half (can be substituted with coconut cream)
Chocolate syrup (for garnish)
10mg of THC/CBD tincture (you can also use a 1:1 ratio tincture for optimal effects)
Instructions
- Drizzle chocolate syrup inside the martini glass
- Place all ingredients in and enjoy
2. Cannabis Infused Cranberry Orange Bourbon Cocktail
If you love old fashioneds but don’t want to be belligerent at all holiday functions, this take on the flavors of that iconic drink will have you whistling a lighter tune with the assistance of cannabis.
Ingredients
2 oz fresh-squeezed orange juice
2 oz bourbon
1 1/2 teaspoon orange ginger simple syrup
1 1/2 teaspoon brandied cranberries syrup (recipe follows)
dash of bitters
A few brandied cranberries on a toothpick
Dried orange slice
10mg of THC/CBD tincture (you can also use a 1:1 ratio tincture for optimal effects)
Instructions
- Fill a highball glass with crushed ice
- Add all liquid ingredients and stir to mix
- Garnish with brandied cranberries and/or dried orange slice
3. Cannabis Infused Swedish Mulled Wine: Glögg
Mulled wine is a classic this time of year. It’s warm and a bit spicy and the smell alone can transport you to your happy place. This adapted recipe has cannabis, of course, and is a wonderful option to serve up in a punch bowl for a party. Just be sure to put a little note on it that there is cannabis in this delicious drink.
Ingredients
1 750ml bottle dry red wine
1/2 cup white rum
1/2 cup bourbon
1/2 cup brandy
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup dark raisins
1/4 cup raw almonds, blanched (almonds with no skins)*
1 entire orange peel
1 cinnamon stick
1/4 teaspoon whole cloves
5 cardamon pods
10mg of THC/CBD tincture (you can also use a 1:1 ratio tincture for optimal effects)
Instructions
- In a large saucepan over medium-low heat, combine all of the ingredients. (Do not use an aluminum or copper pot since the metal can impart a metallic taste while the alcohol is warming)
- Allow to warm until small bubbles form along the edges. (Make sure the mixture does not boil. Boiling will decrease the alcohol content)
- Carefully strain the solids from the liquid
- Place in a serving bowl and add cannabis tincture
*Serves 4. The recipe can be expanded to serve more
4. Hot CannaButtered Rum
Cannabis-infused butter is a delicious way to cook with cannabis and get creative in the kitchen. It’s easy to make and can be added to anything that you’d use regular butter for. This Cannabutter Rum Recipe is a potent crowd pleaser.
Ingredients
For the Spiced Butter mixture:
½ stick butter
½ stick cannabutter
½ cup brown sugar
1½ tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. nutmeg
½ tsp. cloves
½ tsp. ginger
For the Cocktail:
1 heaping spoonful of the Spiced Cannabutter mixture
1 shot dark rum
Boiling hot water to fill
To make the Spiced Butter:
- In a small mixing bowl, combine softened butter and cannabutter with brown sugar and spices. Mix well. Set aside.
To Make a Hot CannaButtered Rum Cocktail:
- In an Irish coffee glass or other mug, add spiced butter batter and rum
- Pour hot water over top and give it a stir
- Garnish with orange peel and cinnamon stick
5. Cannabis Infused Peppermint Mocha White Russian
For many, White Russians are the mark of the holiday season. This tasty, classic cocktail gets an upgrade in this recipe with a little peppermint and cannabis to brighten up the holiday season.
Ingredients
For the Cocktail
1.5 ounce Vodka
1.5 ounce Peppermint Kahula
2 ounces Milk of choice
Whipped Cream
Crushed Candy Canes
10mg of THC/CBD tincture (you can also use a 1:1 ratio tincture for optimal effects)
Instructions
- In a cocktail glass, filled halfway with ice, add a 1:1 ratio of vodka and Kahula, and cannabis tincture
- Top with milk. Stir to combine
- Garnish with whipped cream and crushed candy canes
However you choose to celebrate the holiday season, The Spot 420 has a massive selection of edibles, flower, tincture, topicals, wax, shatter, and more. Our award-winning dispensaries in Pueblo, Colorado and Trinidad, Colorado are staffed with the best and most professional budtenders to help you fulfill your needs. Consume responsibly this holiday season and happy new year!
