SPIRITS & MORE

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SPIRITS & MORE

by Dave Wittlinger, Billlo Dispensary

DRI N K Y O U R C A NNA B IS CANNABIS-INFUSED BEVERAGES can be a refreshing alternative to ordinary mixed drinks and a unique way to enjoy cannabis in casual settings, during celebrations and more. Cannabis-infused “mocktails” taste like a cocktail but are great as a non-alcoholic alternative for après ski evening wind downs. Consider them in the same category as cannabis edibles, but drinkable.

When drinking cannabis, start slow and gauge how you feel before imbibing more. Liquid (i.e., emulsified) cannabis products often are absorbed into the bloodstream more quickly than typical edibles. Most people begin to feel the initial effects in as little as 10–20 minutes from the first swallow, with the peak of relaxation setting in 45–90 minutes after the first glass. So plan to allow the effects to settle a bit before whipping up another batch.

MINTY PEAKS Slightly bubbly, minty, fresh, and sweet; almost like a crisp, wintry snowshoe hike on the mountain.

CRANBERRY MULE A tart spin on the classic. This drink is ideal for fall and winter entertaining. It’s both refreshing and easy to make.

Ingredients: 1 tbsp cucumber (diced) 2–3 mint leaves 2 oz lime juice 2 oz mint syrup 1 capful Dialed In… Liquid Gummies (10mg THC) 4 oz tonic water

Ingredients: 6 oz cranberry juice 3 oz ginger beer 1/2 oz lime juice 2 capfuls Keef Life H2O Cranberry Lime (20mg THC) Lime to garnish

To make this mocktail…

Muddle the mint and cucumber in a shaker Add lime juice, syrup, Liquid Gummies, and ice; shake well Pour into a glass, add tonic water, and stir ELEVATE THE ARTS: Grab some mixers, then head to Billo Dispensary for Keef ’s pre-mixed sodas, infused seltzers, and flavored mocktail mixers, or try Dialed In… Liquid Gummies.

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To make this mocktail…

Mix ingredients together Stir, don’t shake!

Pour over ice (we recommend a traditional copper mug if you have one) Start remixing your definition of an evening nightcap. Find more cannabis-infused drink recipes at mybillo.com. DW Photos courtesy of Billo Dispensary

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