How to Make Cannabis-Infused Lemonade for Those Hot Summer Days

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The summer will soon be here and with it comes changes in the weather, fashion, and nutrition. One constant figure that helps many deal with the heat of the summer is chilled lemonade. A proper lemonade helps you forget all the troubles of a hot summer day. Are you aware that you can spice up your lemonade by making what we call a “cann-o-nade”. This is simply a cannabis lemonade and you will be surprised at how easy it can be to make this in your home. Read on as we explore the best ways to make cannabis lemonade.

Cannabis Lemonade

Gone are the days when people are prohibited from using cannabis in any form as there are many regions with legal laws for adult use of cannabis. This has helped many cannabis enthusiasts get creative with the way they use cannabis. This birthed many cannabis products and more importantly different forms of cannabis edibles and recipes. From gummies to infused foods and drinks, cannabis is slowly becoming a common feature for different recipes. The latest enthusiasts have come up with cannabis-infused lemonade or “cann-o-nade” as they call it.

Cannabis lemonade is a new creative edible that serves the same function as a normal lemonade and more. It can easily help to quench thirst and dryness on a hot summer afternoon. Its psychoactive effect can also be energizing while one is feeling drained and empty. Similar to alcoholic drinks, cannabis lemonade has a long duration of action which can be up to three or four hours. This means its effects can be relied upon for a good duration of the afternoon during hot days coupled with the fact that it takes about 45 minutes to kick in.

How to make cannabis lemonade

Two methods can be used to make cannabis lemonade. The first method involves the use of a cannabis tincture while the second method involves the use of a cannabis syrup. We will look into both methods as you have the luxury of choosing whichever you find pleasing and applicable.

Cannabis tincture method

A cannabis tincture is a cannabis concentrate made by soaking the cannabis plant in alcohol to extract the cannabinoids. This tincture is then used to make lemonade and other infused food and drinks. First, here are the ingredients needed this make a cannabis tincture.

• Cannabis- 3 to 4g buds or 8 to 10g leaves
• 90% pure alcohol
• Strainer
• Blender
• Funnel
• Small jar with lid
• Cheesecloth
• Measuring cup
• Tinted glass bottle

Once these ingredients are gathered, the first step will be to decarboxylate the cannabis. The purpose of this is to activate the cannabinoids and make them active in the infused food or drink. This is done by having the cannabis buds or leaves to a temperature of 115 degrees Celsius for 30 to 35 minutes. The decarboxylated cannabis can then be placed inside the small jar and filled with 50ml of pure alcohol. Cover the jar with its lid and shake it to mix its constituents properly. This will aid the extraction of the cannabinoids by the alcohol and speed up its process.

Allow the mixture to remain for 5 days to ensure that the cannabinoids are fully extracted. You can then strain out the contents of the mixture over the measuring cup. Cheesecloth can be used to ensure that the plant matter doesn’t enter the measuring cup. The funnel is then used to transfer the final product into medicine bottles.

How to make cannabis lemonade using a cannabis tincture

Ingredients

• 1.5l cold water
• Cannabis tincture
• 450ml lemon juice
• Sugar
• Juicer
• Pitcher
• Measuring cup

Step 1

Pour out the lemon juice into the pitcher and if you’re using lemons, use a juicer to squeeze out its content. Ensure that no seeds are present in the lemon juice but the pulp can be in it if you want.

Step 2

Add sugar to the lemon juice. You can use a couple of tablespoons of sugar if the mixture appears to be too tart. If you also realize that it is too sweet, you can add more lemon juice and a pinch of salt.

Step 3

Add in few drops of the cannabis tincture into the mixture. This is why we store the cannabis tincture in medicine bottles for exact dosing. Allow the mixture to cool in the fridge for three hours after which you can enjoy your cannabis lemonade.

Cannabis Syrup method

First, you make the cannabis syrup before using the prepared syrup to make a cannabis lemonade. The ingredients used for the cannabis syrup include;

• 3 cups of filtered water
• Granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons of vegetable glycerine
• 2 grams cannabis
• Saucepan
• Small jar with lid
• Cheesecloth
• Strainer

Put the water and granulated sugar in the saucepan and boil to make the sugar dissolve. Afterward, add the cannabis to decarboxylate it as this is the only way for the cannabinoids to be active in the infused drink. Boil the contents slowly so as not to damage the THC. Continue boiling for 20 minutes to allow proper incorporation of all components.

Reduce the heat to allow it to simmer then add glycerine. Stir occasionally as you allow the mixture to simmer for 5 minutes. Remove the heat and allow the mixture cool. Use a cheesecloth to strain the contents of the saucepan to remove unwanted plant matter.

How to make cannabis lemonade using cannabis syrup

Ingredients

• 1.5l cold water
• Cannabis syrup
• 450ml lemon juice
• Sugar
• Juicer
• Pitcher
• Measuring cup

Step 1

Pour out the lemon juice into the pitcher and if you’re using lemons, use a juicer to squeeze out its content. Ensure that no seeds are present in the lemon juice but the pulp can be in it if you want. Add water to mix thoroughly.

Step 2

Add sugar to the lemon juice. You can use a couple of tablespoons of sugar if the mixture appears to be too tart. If you also realize that it is too sweet, you can add more lemon juice and a pinch of salt. Remember that the cannabis syrup that will be added is also sweet so try to be careful with the sugar.

Step 3

Add the cannabis syrup. Mix or blend thoroughly and refrigerate.

Bottom line

With either of these two methods, you can get your cannabis lemonade ready in no time.

Source: https://cannabis.net/blog/how-to/how-to-make-cannabisinfused-lemonade-for-those-hot-summer-days