Cannabis-infused beverages are moving up in the ranks of consumer favorites. With annual sales projected to reach nearly $2 billion by 2028, it’s no wonder so many companies are quick to launch their new project and stake claims in this growing industry segment. Many people look for alternatives to alcohol while others want to bring THC into their recreational lifestyle for a perfect cross-fade. Either way, cannabis beverages are a great way to sip on a cold one.
What are THC Drinks?
THC drinks are cannabis-infused beverages available in states with recreational (or medical) marijuana. Creating THC drinks is relatively advanced, often relying on nanotechnology to ensure complete homogeneity. Nanotechnology makes cannabinoids water-soluble, which is a vital step in the beverage business.
Without this process, you might drink nearly the whole beverage before reaching any of the THC lingering at the bottom of the container. This simply wouldn’t meet state compliance requirements for a legal cannabis beverage.
THC drinks have gained massive popularity in recent years, mainly through the tumultuous rise and fall of the COVID-19 pandemic. While alcohol use initiated soared during the early months of the pandemic, marijuana sales also climbed as dispensaries were deemed essential businesses. Yet, it’s not just a pandemic-related market trend.
Consumers are still looking to relax and unwind after a long day, but studies show that people prefer weed over booze, especially millennials and Gen Z. THC drinks still offer the mild social lubricant that many people crave, but without the hangover or inebriation. Swapping out a weed drink for a margarita isn’t everyone’s first thought at the backyard barbeque, but for anyone curious about sobriety or reducing alcohol intake it’s a great option.
For those looking to keep the alcohol but add cannabis without smoking, these THC drinks also make a perfect addition to your beverage list. Alcohol and cannabis can combine to create cross-buzz. Remember to drink responsibly – go slow and see how you react to combining the two drinks.
Best THC Drinks
The next time you’re looking for a new drink to share with friends or enjoy at the beach, consider one of these tasty, easy-to-dose options. You just might discover that a THC drink is your preferred way to relax.
Pabst Labs High Seltzer
Your favorite Blue Ribbon now has a seltzer for stoners. Pabst Labs launched in 2020 with a carbonated beverage that capitalizes on the emerging trend of THC drinks and the bubbly water craze.
PBR High Seltzer is a “different kind of buzz” with 10 mg THC per can. High Seltzer is the perfect grab-and-go beverage of the summer, with the bold blue ribbon emblazoned on the front of a 12 oz. can.
Pabst Labs offers four flavors made with real fruit, available in 4-packs. Can’t decide which flavor to try? Mix ‘n match a six-pack and choose from Strawberry Kiwi, Lemon, Passion Fruit Pineapple, or Mango Blood Orange.
At 10 mg, PBR’s High Seltzer is an ideal dose even for beginners, and Pabst Labs stays true to its brand integrity by offering a weed drink that is affordable, easily drinkable, and guaranteed to promote a good time.
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Not Your Father’s Root Beer
Root beer is one of those nostalgic beverages, even if you can’t quite pinpoint exactly why. Even people who shy away from soda might be enticed with a sweet yet zesty root beer from time to time, especially with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream floating in the glass. Whether you’re a die-hard root beer drinker or not, Not Your Father’s Root Beer might become your new favorite sweet treat.
Now, you can enjoy the same kind of high you’d expect from High Seltzer in a root beer. You have not lived until you’ve tried a THC-infused root beer float. Put this on your summer vacation shopping list.
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St. Ides Shots
Perhaps you’ve come across this brand name before but didn’t associate it with THC drinks. That’s because St. Ides is more notably recognized for its tobacco-free blunts and pre-rolled joints that have garnered a loyal fan base in California.
Now, these cannabis specialists have extended their brand reputation into a new line of cannabis drinks. Unlike the other beverages mentioned here, St. Ides Shots come packing a strong punch.
The shots are packaged in 4 oz. bottles, much like a small energy drink. At 100 mg THC per bottle, we recommend using St. Ides Shots as mixers for non-alcoholic drinks.
There are three flavors to choose from: Watermelon, Blue Razz, and Strawberry Lemonade. Two teaspoons contain roughly 8 mg THC, which is a good dose for one beverage. Mix with sparkling water and garnish with fresh fruit, or whip up a blended drink for your next pool party.
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Where to Buy THC Drinks in Long Beach
If you live in Long Beach and prefer delivery, shop THC drinks online and have them delivered the same day right to your door. All of these THC drinks are available to Californians in Los Angeles, San Diego, and San Francisco.
Next time you hit a dispensary, check out the list of retailers carrying PBR High Seltzer. Our top picks in the area are: