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Sensational Summer Mocktail Recipes

Kat McCarthy • Jun 22, 2023

Simple Summer CBD Drink Recipes

Delicious. Refreshing. Our CBD drink recipes for summer deliver big on flavor with a sensational side of chill. Perfect for 4th of July barbecues and summer block parties. Drink deep and never experience a hangover! Look for CBD drink effects of flavorful delight and a significant stress-release, while leaving you in full control.

Did you know that research indicates that CBD can be used to effectively treat alcohol addiction? In one study, the test subjects suffering from alcohol addiction voluntarily reduced their alcohol intake when they were offered CBD. Another study indicates that CBD may help relieve opioid addiction, as well as addiction to cocaine, tobacco, and psychostimulants.


How to Add CBD to Drinks?

There are many ways to add the stress-busting effects of CBD to your favorite summer beverages. CBD tinctures are an easy way to infuse your drink with CBD. Just add a dropper full or several sprays to your finished drink and stir. Or, add food-grade CBD oil, if you prefer. You can even dissolve or blend in your favorite CBD gummy.


Note: You can maximize the benefit of CBD in drinks and edibles by including fat-soluble ingredients like eggs, cream, flax seeds, olive oil, coconut oil, avocado, etc. Cannabidiol breaks down more efficiently in the presence of fat, so you enjoy the full health benefits.


Whether you're taking a break for alcohol, are sober-curious, or simply want to enjoy sensational summer drinks without a headache chaser, we've got the summertime CBD drink recipes to deliver your tasty chill.



CBD Drink Recipes


CBD Watermelon Spritzer

This classic summer refresher is ideal at the end of a hot summer day. Make up a pitcher for your next barbecue!


CBD Watermelon Spritzer

4 cups fresh watermelon

3 fresh mint leaves

Juice of 1 lime

4 tablespoons honey

1 tablespoon of club soda

2 droppers Bio Spectrum Unflavored Delta 8-CBD tincture


Directions

Remove the watermelon seeds, and pop the watermelon, mint leaves, lime juice and honey into a blender. Cover and process until fully blended. Stir in the club soda and CBD tincture. Serve over ice.

Spicy Ginger Lemonade

This zesty lemonade packs a spicy punch of ginger and mint. A lovely way to chill on a sizzling summer day.


Spicy Ginger Lemonade

For the Simple Syrup

1 cup water

⅓ cup of peeled ginger root, sliced

1 cup honey


For the Lemonade

1 ½ cups freshly squeezed lemon juice

4 cups cold water

Papa & Barkley Releaf CBD Lemongrass Ginger tincture

Ice and fresh mint leaves for serving


Directions

1. Make a honey ginger simple syrup. Bring 1 cup of water to a full boil. Turn off the heat and add honey and sliced ginger. Allow to steep for 20 minutes. Strain out the ginger.


2. Pour simple syrup, lemon juice, and cold water into a large pitcher. Stir well. Pour over ice, stir in a dropper full of the CBD Lemongrass Ginger tincture. Garnish with fresh mint.




Apple Cucumber Smoothie with CBD

This uber-healthy smoothie is bursting with refreshing flavor and full of vitamins and omega 3 fatty acids!


Apple Cucumber Smoothie with CBD

2 large green apples with the peel, cored

¼ English cucumber with the peel

1 tablespoon hulled (or shelled) hemp seeds

1 teaspoon whole chia seeds

½ tablespoon fresh mint leaves

1 cup coconut water

2 sprays of Rare Cannabinoids CDBA Support tincture


Chop your apples and cucumber, then place the first six ingredients into your blender. Blend the ingredients until smooth. Pour into your glass. Add the CBDA spray and stir. Enjoy!


Note - When you use an English cucumber, you can add the peel and seeds to your smoothie for more nutrients. If using another cucumber, remove the peel and seeds first.



½ with CBD

Full of the flavor of sun-ripened peaches, this refresher is sure to become a family favorite.


Tangy Peach Ring Refresher with CBD

½ cup fresh peach juice

½ cup lemon lime soda

Splash of cranberry juice

2-4 Just CBD Peach Rings


Directions

Pour peach juice and CBD pings over ice. Next, pour in the soda, followed by the splash of cranberry juice to taste.  Delicious!



CBDA Turmeric Tea

This full-flavored, healthy tea is delicious and a pick-me-up for your immune system any day of the year! Anti-inflammatory and high in antioxidants.


CBDA Turmeric Tea

2½ cups your favorite plant-based milk

1 tablespoon coconut oil

½ teaspoon ground ginger

½ teaspoon ground turmeric

Pinch of black pepper

Raw honey or maple syrup to taste

2-4 sprays of Rare Cannabinoids CBDA Support tincture


Directions

Place the first 5 ingredients in the blender. Cover and process until smooth. Then, heat on the stove, bringing the liquid to a simmer to cook the turmeric. Pour into your mug. Add honey or maple syrup to taste. Spray the drink 2-4 times with the CBDA tincture and stir.


Enjoy this lovely tea any time, but it is wonderful just before bed.



Rosemary Sweet CBD Cocktail

You'll be making excuses to entertain just so you can serve this refreshing mocktail.


Rosemary Sweet CBD Cocktail

1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice

1 cup honey

1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary

1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Seltzer

1-2 droppers of unflavored CBD tincture

Slices of orange, for garnish

Springs of rosemary, for garnish


Directions

For the Rosemary Honey Syrup

Add orange juice, honey, and rosemary to a small sauce pan.

Bring to a boil, stirring until the honey is dissolved.

Let boil for 5 minutes.

Remove from heat and let cool.

When cool, stir in vanilla extract.

Refrigerate overnight to allow the flavors to fully meld.

Before serving, strain the syrup to remove the rosemary.

Add 2-3 teaspoons of Rosemary Honey syrup to glass. Add ice and seltzer. Then stir in 1-2 droppers of CBD tincture.

Garnish with orange slices and rosemary sprigs. Enjoy!


We hope these delicious CBD drink recipes will help to make your summer soirees swing! When you make them, please tag us on Facebook or Instagram!

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