8 Best THC Drinks For Every Level of Cannabis Enjoyer

Cannabis beverages are evolving faster than the industry’s wildest dreams. These days, consumers in most states can peruse their local convenience store in search of just about any drink type, flavor and format imaginable. THC sodas in candied shades of neon green and Fanta orange, laid-back lemonades perfect for enjoying at the picnic and aperitif-inspired solo sippers that pay homage to the bittersweet botanical vibes of Campari and Aperol.

If you can imagine a drink, chances are, a savvy THC beverage manufacturer has already beaten you to it.

All of this is thanks to the 2018 Farm Bill, which removed hemp, defined as cannabis with less than 0.3% THC by dry weight, from the national list of Schedule 1 substances. Though debate over the legislation is still evolving on the local and federal levels, it appears that hemp-derived THC drinks are here to stay for the time being.

Here are eight recommendations that showcase the best that the category has to offer. If you’re a newcomer to THC drinks, we’d strongly advise that you begin with products in the lower dosage range (two to five milligrams) before working your way up to anything more potent.

1. Nowadays

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Nowadays was the first brand to apply the 750-milliliter bottle format to the THC beverage world. It’s a neat touch, and the perfect vessel for entertaining guests who prefer their sips in moderation. The brand’s flagship offering is dosed at 10 milligrams, delivering a wallop of sour candy and sugared grapefruit flavor alongside a distinct weedy character on the finish. Nowadays also makes lower-dosage alternatives in Cranberry, Lemonade and Cherry varieties, all of which are worth checking out in their own right.

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2. Stiiizy

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Few brands are quite as prolific within the THC world as Stiiizy. The Los Angeles-based company offers flower, extracts, edibles, vape pods and just about everything else green and dank currently available on the market. It was only a matter of time before drinks were added to the collection. We’re particularly fond of its original seltzer lineup, which offers 5mg servings of THC alongside big ol’ fruity flavors of Mango Tango and Strawberry Kiwi.

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3. Triple High Lemonade

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For a blast of wistful, corner-store nostalgia, look no further than Triple Cannabis Beverages. The American drinks manufacturer has hit the market with a variety of lemonade beverages, our personal favorite being its 10-milligram Triple High Lemonade. The flavor is a dead ringer for brands like Minute Maid and Brisk — light, bright and oh-so easygoing after a few hours in the fridge. The company also sells low-dosage seltzers and portable “Triple Drop” packets that can be squeezed into any drink of choice.

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4. Artet

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Artet specializes in a playful reimagination of Italian amari, complete with a bittersweet botanical blend of cardamom, allspice, ginger and gentian root. It’s a classy twist on the THC beverage concept, and the brand absolutely leans into it. If you enjoy Campari on the rocks, then we’d recommend the Artet Aperitif, with relishes in heady flavors of juniper and chamomile right at home within an after-dinner sipper. For those who prefer something on the pre-mixed side, Artet offers canned spritz-inspired drinks that combine THC and CBD for an even-keeled dose of relaxation.

5. Fizzy Jane’s

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One of the most recent additions to the category is Fizzy Jane’s, introduced in August by the prolific Tilray Brands. Canned in 5-milligram and 10-milligram options, the summery drinks are available for purchase in Blood Orange, Vanilla and Lemon Lime flavors.

6. Herbal Oasis

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Herbal Oasis’ fun, Y2K-inspired packaging hints at a beverage that goes the extra mile. Billed as a social tonic, the drinks contain 10 milligrams of THC, 10 milligrams of CBG and 2,500 milligrams of “mood-lifting” mushrooms, including trendy adaptogens like lion’s mane, cordyceps, reishi and maitake. Whether or not you’re keen on those ingredients, these colorful cans are well worth the dive. We were won over by the brand’s Mango Bliss, which combines tropical fruit, white tea and earth notes for a wonderfully bubbly sip.

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7. Mystic Orbit

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Mystic Orbit is our go-to recommendation for an always tasty, low-dose seltzer. Canned at a slim 4 milligrams of THC, the brand offers a quartet of flavors that pay tribute to its interstellar theme (Galactic Grape, Planetary Peach, Lunar Lemon and Cosmic Orange). Best of all? None contains the faintest trace of lingering weed funk. Mystic Orbit is light, ultra-approachable and the perfect starting point for anyone beginning on their THC drinks journey.

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8. Happy Flower

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Don’t let its flavors deceive you — Happy Flower doesn’t contain a lick of alcohol. Taking inspiration from popular cocktail recipes, the Tilray-backed brand sells 5-milligram THC drinks in Strawberry Daiquiri, Margarita and Peach Bellini varieties. It’s a fun change of pace in a category that’s often afraid to crossover — however surface deep — into the mixology world. As the brand says on each of its cans: Happy Flower contains “0% Alcohol, 100% Chill.”