A good cannabis drink does not need to be syrupy or complicated. This one starts with berries and mint, uses lime for sharpness, and finishes with cold sparkling water. Keeping it alcohol-free also makes the flavor cleaner and the serving size easier to understand.
Why this recipe works
- Muddling berries with lime gives the drink body without requiring a cooked syrup.
- Dissolving the infused honey in a small amount of warm water prevents it from sinking to the bottom.
- Sparkling water goes in last so the drink stays lively.
Where the infusion goes
The infused ingredient here is cannabis honey. Keep the amount tied to the strength of the infusion you actually have rather than assuming a universal dose. Use the THC potency calculator for the full batch, then divide by the exact yield below.
Berry Mint Cannabis Sparkler
Dose deliberately: potency depends on the strength and amount of your infusion. Calculate the complete batch, divide evenly, label infused food clearly and keep it away from children and pets.
Ingredients
- 1 cup mixed raspberries and blackberries
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice, plus wedges for serving
- 8 fresh mint leaves, plus more for garnish
- 2 tablespoons cannabis-infused honey, or an amount matched to your calculated batch strength
- 2 tablespoons warm water
- 2 cups chilled sparkling water
- Ice
Instructions
- Step 1. Divide berries, lime juice and mint between two tall glasses. Muddle gently until the berries release their juice but the mint is not shredded.
- Step 2. Stir the infused honey with warm water until completely dissolved. Divide this mixture evenly between the two glasses.
- Step 3. Fill the glasses with ice and pour 1 cup sparkling water into each. Stir once from the bottom to combine.
- Step 4. Taste and add a squeeze of lime if needed. Garnish with mint and serve immediately.
Make it better
- Use frozen berries in place of ice if you want more flavor without dilution.
- Taste the berry base before adding sparkling water and adjust lime or sweetness first.
- Serve immediately; carbonation fades quickly after mixing.
Potency and portioning
Infused butter, oil and honey vary widely in strength. Calculate the amount of THC in the infused ingredient you use, then divide that total by the stated yield. If you want a lighter batch, use less infused ingredient and replace the difference with its non-infused equivalent. Mix thoroughly before portioning.
Storage and make-ahead
Mix the berry base up to 4 hours ahead and refrigerate it. Add sparkling water only when serving.
Questions about Berry Mint Cannabis Sparkler
Can I use another fruit?
Yes. Strawberries, blueberries or ripe peaches all work.
Can I make this alcoholic?
This recipe is designed as a nonalcoholic drink. Keeping it alcohol-free makes the effect easier to evaluate and the flavor more refreshing.
Why dissolve the honey first?
Cold honey tends to sink and clump. A little warm water helps it distribute evenly through both drinks.