Cannabis is better than ever, and the options are seemingly endless. Which is great, until you start shopping for a specific category and realize it can feel impossible to choose a brand — especially as they vary greatly from state to state and even dispensary to dispensary.
While edibles have been around for a long time (we’ve all had that “omg I can’t move because I ate a homemade brownie” moment), THC drinks are fairly new in the ingestible cannabis space. But before we dive into the best beverages, a very abbreviated lesson about digesting THC.
When you smoke or vape, THC directly enters your bloodstream, which means you feel the effects immediately. When you eat or drink something that contains THC, your liver metabolizes it into 11-hydroxy-THC, which takes longer to kick in. Those effects can be up to four times stronger and last longer than a THC high, so always take care with any kind of edibles. Start small and build from there.
On to the fun stuff! I’ve been testing THC drinks for the last year, and these nine are my favorites right now.
Houseplant
Seth Rogen’s cannabis brand does it again, this time with delicious THC-infused sparkling waters. Each can contains 3 mg of THC, so they won’t send you to the moon — the result is relaxing and totally pleasant. I also love that they don’t contain sugar (or calories, for that matter). Houseplant THC drinks come in four different flavors, including Citrus, Blackberry, Pineapple and Black Cherry, the latter of which is my favorite.
Señorita
Margarita fans will absolutely love this canned THC brand, which transforms the classic cocktail into an alcohol-free, low-cal drink that tastes delicious. Señorita uses high-quality ingredients — like organic Mexican agave, fresh-pressed lime juice and Totapuri mangoes — to craft three flavors, and each has a touch of sea salt for a balanced libation. They’re available in Grapefruit Paloma, Lime Jalapeño Margarita and Mango Margarita, and two sizes, 5 or 10 mg of THC.
Brēz
What I love about Brēz is they offer few different options, so each consumer can choose their own adventure. The OG Micro contains 2.5 mg of THC and 5 mg of CBD; the OG Social Tonic contains 5 mg of THC and 10 mg of CBD; and the OG Extra Strength has 10 mg of THC and 20 mg of CBD. All are flavored with lemon and elderflower and also contain Lion’s Mane mushroom extract.
Wynk
Of all the cannabis drinks I’ve tried, I think Wynk might taste the best. I’m not sure what they’re doing in their seltzer labs, but they’ve got it down. Flavors like Lime Twist, Tangerine and Juicy Mango come in both 2.5 and 5 mg cans, while their new lemonades are packed with 10 mg of THC. You can even save a few bucks by bundling multiple flavors.
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Wana
I’ve always been a fan of Wana’s gummies, so I was stoked to see they also launched a line of THC-infused beverages. They have three blends — Balance (Strawberry Lemonade), Uplift (Lemonade) and Relax (Raspberry Iced Tea) — which contain different cannabinoids. I love that all three include CBG, which tends to give that happy, giggly high we all love.
Cann
Cann stands out from the other beverages on this list as I think they have the most interesting cocktail-like flavors — think Grapefruit Rosemary, Ginger Lemongrass and Yuzu Elderflower. They have a touch of agave for sweetness, and the amounts of THC and CBD vary between cans so you can choose a low-maintenance, mellow high or sink into your couch watching a movie.
Ayrloom
I discovered Ayrloom at my local dispensary, and I was so pleased to realize the brand was founded by the same family who owns the Beak & Skiff Apple Orchards in upstate New York. The apple vibes find their way into a couple of the cans, and they also have flavors like Vanilla Cola and Orange Creamsicle. Each drink contains both THC and CBD.
Delta
Delta has a ton of great options, so you can customize your experience. Delta Light cans are available in four flavors and contain 5 mg of THC, while the original line — which includes flavors like Blood Orange and Blueberry Acai — come in both 10 mg and 20 mg cans. If you’re a seasoned cannabis user, this brand is definitely for you.
Nowadays
I first tried Nowadays back when it was only available in their spirit-like offering. But now the brand sells ready-to-drink cans, and I couldn’t be more excited. The perfectly balanced beverages come in flavors like Berry, Spicy Lime and Original Tropical, and you can choose between 5 and 10 mg doses of THC.
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