Do you enjoy having a cocktail every now and then but don’t like the aftermath of alcohol? Relaxing with a drink after a long day is nice, but the potential headache you can experience later isn’t.
Luckily, there are non-alcoholic and refreshing alternatives – mocktails. If you like the social activity of enjoying cocktails with friends or a meal but don’t want to experience the negative consequences of alcohol, using CBD sparkling water as a mixer might give you everything you’re looking for.
CBD is known for its potential to relieve pain, improve sleep and reduce stress. CBD sparkling water is essentially carbonated water or seltzer infused with CBD and blended together for a refreshing beverage with a calming effect.
Sipping on a CBD-infused mocktail in the evening could help you get a more restful night's sleep or may give you some relief if you suffer from chronic pain.
Because it has a neutral and versatile taste, you can seamlessly incorporate CBD’s relaxing properties into a broad range of beverages, from margaritas to mocktails. As a result, CBD mocktails can give those who are unable to drink alcohol or would prefer not to the chance to still enjoy a drink with friends.
Recipes for CBD Cocktails and Mocktails
CBD Mezcal Margarita Cocktail
Ingredients:
- 4 oz CBD-infused sparkling water
- 1 oz mezcal
- 1 oz aquavit
- 3/4 oz lime juice
- 3/4 oz agave syrup
- Green juice (e.g., celery, arugula, kale, etc.)
- 1 pinch of sea salt
Instructions:
- If you want, rim a margarita glass with coarse salt by moistening the rim with a lime wedge and dipping it into the salt.
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
- Add all the ingredients listed above and shake vigorously until well chilled.
- Strain the mixture into the prepared margarita glass.
CBD Citrus Spritz Mocktail
Ingredients:
- 4 oz CBD-infused sparkling water or our mango-flavored sparkling water to pack more flavor into your drink
- 1 oz fresh lemon juice
- 1 oz fresh orange juice
- 1/2 oz simple syrup
- Lemon twist and orange slice for garnish
Instructions:
- Fill a glass with ice.
- Add the CBD-infused sparkling water, fresh lemon juice, fresh orange juice and simple syrup.
- Stir gently.
- Top with a lemon twist and an orange slice.
Sparkling Berry Mocktail
Ingredients:
- 6 oz CBD-infused sparkling water
- 2 oz mixed berry puree
- 1 oz lime juice
- 1/2 oz agave nectar
- Fresh berries and mint sprig for a little embellishment
Instructions:
- In a shaker, combine the mixed berry puree, lime juice and agave nectar.
- Shake vigorously.
- Strain the mixture into a glass filled with ice.
- Top it off with CBD-infused sparkling water.
- Adorn with fresh berries and a sprig of mint.
CBD Mojito Cocktail or Mocktail
Ingredients:
- 4 oz CBD-infused sparkling water
- 2 oz white rum (optional)
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- 1 oz simple syrup
- Fresh mint leaves
- Lime wedge to enhance the taste
Instructions:
- Muddle fresh mint leaves and lime juice in a glass.
- Add ice.
- Pour in the CBD-infused sparkling water and rum (if using).
- Stir gently.
- Garnish with a lime wedge and a sprig of mint.
Learn how you can spice up your CBD mojito with a burst of pineapple here.
CBD Aperol Spritz Cocktail
Ingredients:
- 3 oz Aperol
- 2 oz Prosecco (or any sparkling wine)
- 1 oz CBD-infused sparkling water
- Orange slice
- Ice
Instructions:
- Fill a glass with ice.
- Add Aperol and Prosecco.
- Top with sparkling water.
- Stir gently.
- Garnish with an orange slice.
You can find more CBD cocktail and mocktail recipes here. Open the doors to a world of possibilities for relaxation, savoring drinks such as:
- Huckleberry Hot Toddy CBD Mocktail
- Peach Tea Old Fashioned
- Mango Cider Bellini CBD Mocktail Recipe
- Cranberry Spice CBD Sangria
- Raspberry Non-Alcoholic Mulled Wine
- CBD Mock Moscow Mule
- Raspberry Formosa Fizz
- Pineapple Sunrise
- And even CBD Popsicle Mocktails
A Cold Zentopia Beverage to Make Finishing the End of the Week All the More Rewarding
Whether you prefer citrus, berry or mint flavors in your drink, there's a CBD drink for you. At Zentopia, we offer a wide range of CBD beverages, from simple sparkling water to more colorful options such as soda, tea, lemonade and canned mocktails. Each of our CBD drinks has an entire average day’s dosage of CBD inside (50mg) to help you feel more grounded with less effort. Learn more about our vast selection of drinks and recipes by browsing our store or by calling 503-869-7259.
