Food & Drink /Cannabis

All Buzz, No Booze

Sunny spring weather means socially distanced hangs with friends. Make those daydreams of park life an even better reality with cannabis-infused sips that generate a buzz without the dehydration that can come from beers or seltzers.

By: Nicole Richie

These new beverages are the talk of today’s edible market. Low dose, refreshing and completely nonalcoholic, these bevvys are the perfect choice if you’re looking for a mild high guaranteed not to bloat like a beer or sedate like a gummy.

After a rigorous review of the booming buzz beverage market in the NEXT Cannabis Test Kitchen, we have selected the best chuggable cheech for every occasion. Whether for a relaxing night in or a day spent out with the gang, these drinkables are guaranteed to elevate you to new highs.

Everie Mango Passionfruit CBD Sparkling Beverage

Potency: 10 mg CBD

Everie Mango Passionfruit CBD Sparkling Beverage is all about relaxation. Developed with attention to taste, this 98 per cent pure CBD beverage is about getting you and your taste buds to a place of bliss. Bursting with passionfruit and mango flavours, this slightly sweet smashable has minimal amounts of THC, making it the perfect drink for a cannabis newbie.

Veryvell Strawberry Hibiscus Sparkling Water

Potency: 15 mg CBD and 0.5 mg of THC

The invigorating Veryvell Strawberry Hibiscus Sparkling Water is the perfect accompaniment to your post-yoga session or even an afternoon spent lazing in the sun. With a high concentration of CBD and a touch of THC for balance, this energizing bev may very well have you reaching for a second.

XMG Watermelon

Potency: 10 mg THC

Another member of the impressive Belleville, Ont.-based Truss Beverages Co. roster, XMG beverages are for those looking for a more invigorating buzz. The guys at Truss are dedicated to creating flavourful drinks that pack a punch. With the highest dose of THC on our list, these THC-infused dank dranks are great for experienced tokers or those looking to kick the party up a notch.

Vas-y Mollo 2.5

Potency: 1:1 Ratio (2.5 mg CBD and 2.5 mg THC)

Say bye-bye to your beer belly, and hello to Mollo from Truss Beverage Co. This malted sparkling water has a natural hop flavour, but—instead of alcohol and tons of starch—it’s got a low dose of 1:1 THC to CBD. With a crisp and refreshing taste, consider switching up your summer beer for a drinkable bud. Vas-y Mollo is even bottled in old-school chubbies, like the Coors Banquets or Molson Exports dads used to enjoy at family BBQs.

A1 Cannabis Co. Summit THC Citrus Water

Potency: 2.5 mg THC

Subdued, with no cannabis taste, this lemon and grapefruit infused water is perfect for beginners or cannabis users looking for a low dose and satisfying sip. With 2.5 mg of THC, this hydrating and totally refreshing drinkable ascends to higher heights, slowly but surely.

Quatreau Blueberry + Acai Sparkling Water

Potency: 1:1 Ratio (2.0 mg CBD and 2.0 mg THC)

This balanced soda from Quatreau tastes like candy while providing an easy, mellow high that will help drinkers get through their busy day. Whether doing laundry, gardening or playing with the pup in the park, Quatreau provides enough elevation to take any daytime activity to the next level.

TGOD Organics Zen Green Sencha Whole Leaf Tea

Potency: 10 mg CBD and 1.0 mg THC

Don’t feel like meditating? The Green Organic Dutchman (TGOD) is creating some holistic and completely organic “green” tea that’s an easy shortcut to nirvana. Steep this CBD tea bag in hot water and feel blissful in minutes. The moderate CBD dose relaxes your body and calms your mind without any psychedelic effects.

Little Victory Sparkling Blood Orange Soda

Potency: 1:1 Ratio (2.5 mg CBD and 2.5 mg THC)

Replace that Aperol Spritz with a zesty Little Victory Blood Orange Soda. Refreshingly sweet with a bitter finish, this elevating sparkling beveraqe has equal parts THC and CBD for a very light, yet invigorating high. The dosage is great for a park date or as a refreshing bev after a long work day.