This summer, more and more of our customers are discovering and falling in love with cannabis beverages. If you haven’t tried sipping on a cannabis cocktail yet, it’s time to get on board because they are here to stay. Whether you’re Cali sober, looking to cut back on your alcohol consumption, or simply wanting to enjoy both alcohol and cannabis at once, we have a THC and CBD drink for you at our Santa Cruz dispensary.
At KindPeoples, you’ll find beverages in a variety of sizes, from single-serve cans to multi-packs and highly concentrated 100 mg bottles. You can enjoy them as they are or play bartender and create your own mixed drinks.
Cannabis Beverages
The effects of cannabis-infused drinks tend to be felt in as little as 15-20 minutes. While this may not seem as fast as the instant effects of weed pens or prerolls, it’s quite prompt compared to traditional edibles like Wyld gummies or Camino gummies, which take on average 45 minutes to 2 hours to take effect. This speediness is thanks to the nano-molecular technology used during the manufacturing process, which has been integral to the rise of cannabis drinks.
You might be wondering, what is nano-molecular technology? It’s a process that breaks down cannabinoid oils into tiny particles. As the cannabinoids become smaller, they can mix more readily with liquids, allowing them to be absorbed by the mouth and stomach faster than a typical edible.
So, what are our California dispensary employees sipping lately? Our KindPeoples staff can’t get enough of Almora Lemonades, Cann Social Tonics, and Uncle Arnie’s Shots, some of the best THC and CBD drinks of 2024.
Almora Lemonade
Almora’s lemonades are infused with live resin sourced from their sustainable, sun-grown California cannabis. Made with real lemon juice, these THC drinks are perfectly tart and come in three delicious flavors: classic lemonade, strawberry lemonade, and iced tea lemonade. These live resin beverages are like summer in a bottle; perfect for your next beach day, pool party, or simply for enjoying after a long, hot day.
Almora’s team harvests their sun-grown cannabis only once it has reached peak freshness. The flowers are then immediately frozen whole after being cut from the root system. The extraction process is conducted while the plants are still frozen, preserving the source plant’s cannabinoids, terpenes, and flavonoids. This ensures a pure and potent live resin extract. All this leads to a delicious, high-potency cannabis-infused drink with no artificial flavors or sweeteners.
The classic lemonade flavor is a favorite THC drink among staff and customers alike at both of our local dispensaries, KindPeoples Soquel Avenue and Ocean Street.
Cann Social Tonic
Cann is on a mission to change the way we drink. Their goal is to help consumers say goodbye to hangovers without sacrificing social drinking. Cann has reimagined the classic six-pack with their low-dose social tonics, containing 2 mg of THC and 4 mg of CBD, so you can build your buzz gradually and keep a drink in hand all night long.
Cann comes in a variety of delicious flavors like lemon-lavender, blood orange-cardamom, and grapefruit-rosemary, as well as limited-edition seasonal drops. Each Cann drink contains just five simple ingredients: sparkling water, fresh juice, all-natural herbal flavor, 100% organic agave, and a microdose of THC and CBD distillate.
If you’ve never micro-dosed before, the intention is to bring on a light buzz, similar to a glass of wine or a beer. Of course, everyone’s body processes THC differently. One consumer may only need one Cann to carry them through a whole party, while another might finish the entire six-pack. If you’re nervous, we suggest starting with one, waiting about 20 minutes, and then drink more as needed. Likewise, if 2 mg isn’t a strong enough dose for you, don’t worry—Cann Hi-Boys are also available, which contain a larger dose of 5 mg of THC per drink.
Shop Cann at KindPeoples Soquel Avenue and Ocean Street.
Uncle Arnie’s
Uncle Arnie’s shots may be tiny, but you can’t judge a cannabis drink by its size. These 2-ounce drinks pack a strong punch. Available in three different formulas, there’s an Uncle Arnie’s shot for every occasion. Try the strawberry-kiwi shot, with 100 mg of THC for everyday use, or opt for the sleep or energizing options for a more targeted experience.
Refreshing and potent, our staff loves to unwind before bed with the Blueberry Nightcap. This shot contains 100 mg of THC and an additional 5 mg of CBN, known as the sleep cannabinoid. These shots are ideal for the high-dose consumer looking for extra bedtime support and are sure to induce a delicious drowsy haze.
After a great night’s sleep, kickstart your morning with the Sunrise Orange Shot. The 100 mg of THC is complemented with 150 mg of caffeine, so you can ditch your morning coffee and opt for this instead!
Uncle Arnie’s shots are certainly some of the best THC drinks available in any California dispensary. Shop Uncle Arnie’s at KindPeoples Soquel Avenue and KindPeoples Ocean Street.
If you want to try these or any other cannabis infused drinks, be sure to visit KindPeoples Dispensary. You can explore all the THC drinks on our California Dispensary menus: KindPeoples Soquel Avenue and KindPeoples Ocean Street. Place an order online for fast and convenient in-store pick up. Otherwise, stop by in person to browse our THC and CBD drinks with the assistance of one of our educated cannabis consultants.