Mocktail Recipes for Celebrating

The big game day is almost here and however you are watching, it’s a must to have excellent appetizers and drinks.

These easy game day cannabis-infused recipes are made with cannabutter or cannabis tincture and are sure to delight you and your adult football-loving buddies. You may even get a cheer or pat on the back for bringing the perfect game day food!

Tincture and Cannabutter Explained

Before we delve into the recipes, here are some things to know about tinctures and cannabutter if you are using them to make edibles or infused drinks.

Cannabutter is made by extracting the cannabinoids into a fat. Cannabinoids like THC are fat-soluble, so with cannabutter, you will absorb a good amount. For tinctures, the cannabis is extracted using alcohol or glycerin and has a neutral taste or natural flavors are added.

For both tinctures and cannabutter, the cannabis is decarboxylated, which activates the cannabinoids to feel their effects. When tinctures or cannabutter are added to food or drinks they must pass through the liver to be metabolized. So the effects may not be felt for up to two hours after eating and may last six hours or more. Taking cannabis tincture sublingually (under your tongue) produces more immediate effects in about 15-30 minutes.

Recipes Using Tinctures

When making your own cannabis-infused foods or drinks, it’s fun to get creative and customize to your liking. Choose a tincture from Tonic Drops with THC or a THC to CBD ratio and the amount that fits the effects you desire. Three full droppers equal one 10mg serving of THC. Kick off football season with these canna-licious recipes using tincture.

Kicked-Up Queso

Ingredients:

• 1 lb Velveeta cheese
• ½ lb cooked breakfast sausage (or omit if you prefer a vegetarian version)
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 1 cup of milk
• Tonic Drops

Directions:

1. Add cheese, sausage, tomatoes, and milk to a crockpot.
2. Mix ingredients.
3. Cook on low and stir occasionally until cheese is melted.
4. Add the desired amount of Tonic Drops.
5. Stir to combine.
6. Serve with other favorite toppings and your favorite chips or crackers.

View the video for the recipe below. For a vegetarian option, replace the breakfast sausage with meatless veggie sausage (ie. Amy’s or MorningStar).

Jello Canna-Shooters

Ingredients:

• 1 box Jello (your favorite flavor)
• 1 cup hot water
• 1 oz. Tonic Drops (100mg)
• 1/2 cup cold water

Directions:

1. Boil 1 cup of water in a saucepan, on the stove.
2. While water is boiling, place Jello mix into a mixing bowl.
3. Pour boiling water into mixing bowl with Jello and whisk until it completely dissolves.
4. Add Tonic Drops & cold water to the bowl and whisk.
5. Slowly pour your mixture into 24 2 oz cups on a cookie sheet.
6. Put into the fridge for 2 hours or until it's set.

For vegans use a vegan jello mix (ie. Simply Delish or Bakol).

Recipes Using Sweet Grass Cannabutter

If you’ve never cooked with Cannabutter from Sweet Grass you’re in for a treat! Each stick of Sweet Grass Kitchen Cannabutter contains 100mg THC. That’s a lot, but it’s easy because it’s portioned out into ten tablespoons each with 10mg THC. Here are a couple of cannabis twists on some game day favorites.

Infused Buffalo Drumsticks

Ingredients:

• 12 chicken drumsticks
• 4 tablespoons Sweet Grass Kitchen Cannabutter (40mg)
• 2 tbsp Brown sugar
• 2 tbsp white vinegar
• 1 cup wing sauce
• 1 tbsp flour
• Salt & pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Place chicken in slow cooker.
2. Pour wing hot sauce of your choice over chicken.
3. Add a dash of brown sugar, pepper, salt, and white vinegar.
4. Add Sweet Grass Cannabutter.
5. After an hour, toss to coat and use flour to thicken.
6. Cook for 5-6 hours on low.

View the video for the Infused Buffalo Drumsticks recipe here. If you want a meatless option, substitute the chicken wings and drumsticks with cauliflower.

Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers

Ingredients:

• 12 Jalapenos
• 5 tablespoons Sweet Grass Cannabutter (50mg)
• 12 slices of bacon
• 1 Greek yogurt
• ½ cup cream cheese
• Dash of salt and pepper

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Cut jalapenos in half lengthwise and clean out seeds.
3. Mix cream cheese, greek yogurt, cannabutter, salt, and pepper.
4. Fill jalapeno halves with cannabutter/cream cheese mixture.
5. Wrap in bacon.
6. Bake for 20 minutes or until bacon is thoroughly cooked.

For a meatless option, omit bacon or substitute for veggie bacon (ie. MorningStar or Be Leaf).

We hope these delicious cannabis-infused recipes help you cheer on your team, or console you if they don’t perform. Or they may just help you to be entertained and relaxed while you watch the showdown. And be sure to enjoy responsibly!

State laws impact what dispensaries can and can’t sell to recreational customers and medical marijuana patients. Not every type of product, consumption method, dosage form, or potency mentioned on this blog will be permitted in all locations. You assume full responsibility for using your best judgment when cooking with raw ingredients such as beef, poultry, or eggs, and seeking information from an official food safety authority if you are unsure. You must also take care to not physically injure yourself by coming into contact with hot surfaces, sharp blades, and other kitchen hazards. It is your responsibility to review all listed ingredients in a recipe before cooking to ensure that none of the ingredients may cause a potential adverse reaction to anyone eating the food based on recipes featured in this blog post. This includes allergies, pregnancy-related diet restrictions, etc. Please consult with your medical professional before using any recipe if you have concerns about how you may individually react to the use of any particular recipe or ingredient. By voluntarily creating and using any recipe provided here, you assume the risk of any potential injury that may result. All information provided regarding nutrition in this post is intended to be used for informational purposes only. Content related to nutrition is not medical advice nor is it intended to replace medical advice. This post is not intended to diagnose, prescribe, or treat any disease, condition, illness, or injury. Before beginning any diet program, modifying your diet, or making changes to the diet of a child in your care, including following the nutrition information available in this post, you should seek advice from a licensed professional.The Food and Drug Administration has not evaluated the statements contained in any information on this Website. Individual results may vary. We are not responsible for any liability, loss, or damage, caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly as a result of the use, application, or interpretation of the nutrition information available in this post. The author disclaims liability for incidental or consequential damages and assumes no responsibility or liability for any loss or damage suffered by any person as a result of use of the information provided in this blog post. The author assumes or undertakes no liability for any loss or damage suffered as a result of the use of any information found on this Website. From time to time, this Website will publish content with recipes. All such recipes have been tried and used successfully, but results may vary from person to person. Consult your medical professional before using any recipe if you have concerns about how you may individually react to the use of any particular recipe or ingredient. By voluntarily creating and using any recipe provided here, you assume the risk of any potential injury that may result.

If you love to bake, you must check out these tasty cookie recipes that are cannabis twists on some favorite traditional treats, compliments of our friends at Sweet Grass. The secret ingredient is Sweet Grass Cannabutter, full-flower cannabis-infused butter for a clean mind and body high that lasts. Now roll up your sleeves and dive into making these delicious canna-cookies.

GINGER MOLASSES COOKIES

For years Sweet Grass’s famous Ginger Molasses Cookies have been a go-to for cannabis edibles fans across Colorado. They’ve been described by some as ‘the best edible I’ve ever had.’ In a bold move, Sweet Grass has decided to give the recipe to the masses so everyone can experience this classic holiday cookie hot, fresh, and straight out of the oven.

Yield: 2 dozen cannabis cookies

Ingredients:

10 Tbsp. softened Sweet Grass Cannabutter
¾ cup sugar
1 egg
¼ tsp vanilla extract
2 Tbsp molasses
2 ¼ cups flour
1 ½ tsp. baking soda
½ tsp salt
1 tsp cinnamon
1 Tbsp ginger, sanding sugar

Directions:

1. Fire up the oven to 350°
2. Using a stand mixer or hand mixer cream together cannabutter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add egg and vanilla extract to creamed mixture, beat until fluffy and pale yellow.
4. Add molasses and mix well.
5. In a separate bowl whisk flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and ginger together. Slowly combine flour mixture with the wet ingredients until thoroughly mixed.
6. Scoop 1 inch balls onto greased cookie sheet.
7. Sprinkle with clear sanding sugar.
8. Bake for 15-16 minutes.
9. Cool cannabutttter cookies on a rack or baking sheet and enjoy!

PEANUT BUD-ER BLOSSOMS

Combining sweet and salty flavors is known as ‘flavor layering.’ It’s a scientific concept that’s sure to light up your taste buds. Sweet Grass is upping this classic cookie recipe with cannabutter to take that layering one step further!

Yield: 3 dozen cannabis cookies

Ingredients:

½ cup sugar
½ cup brown sugar
½ cup creamy peanut butter
5 Tbsp softened Sweet Grass Cannabutter
1 egg
1 ¾ cups flour
½ tsp baking powder
¾ tsp baking soda
sanding sugar
3 dozen unwrapped chocolate pieces

Directions:

1. Fire up the oven to 380°.
2. Using a stand or hand mixer combine the sugar, brown sugar, cannabutter, peanut butter, and egg until thoroughly mixed.
3. In a separate large bowl combine the flour, baking powder, and baking soda.
4. Slowly stir the dry ingredients and wet mixtures together until an even mixture is achieved.
5. Form 1 inch dough balls and place on an ungreased cookie sheet a couple of inches apart.
6. Bake for 10(ish) minutes, remove from oven and place chocolate pieces in the center of each cookie before they cool.
7. Place cookies on parchment paper or a rack to cool and enjoy!

CREAM CHEESE HASHIES

So easy, so good, what else do we have to say?

Yield: 2 dozen cannabis cookies

Ingredients:

5 Tbsp softened Sweet Grass Cannabutter
½ cup softened cream cheese
1 ½ cup confectioner’s sugar
½ tsp baking powder
1 egg
½ tsp vanilla extract
2 cups flour
Confectioner’s sugar

Directions:

1. Using a stand or hand mixer combine cannabutter and cream cheese.
2. In order, slowly mix in sugar, egg, flour, baking powder, and vanilla extract.
3. Cover the dough mixture and cool in the refrigerator overnight or until solid.
4. Fire up the oven to 385°.
5. Form 1 inch dough balls, roll in sanding sugar, and place on ungreased cookie sheet a couple of inches apart.
6. Bake 10(ish) minutes and place on a cooking rack.

DIY Cannabutter Cookie Recipe

How did your special cookies turn out? We hope scrumptious and popular with all of your cannabis-loving and foodie adult friends who love a good treat to keep their spirits high.

Please consume responsibly. This product may cause impairment and may be habit forming. There may be health risks associated with consumption of this product.  State laws impact what dispensaries can and can’t sell to recreational customers and medical marijuana patients. Not every type of product, consumption method, dosage form, or potency mentioned on this blog will be permitted in all locations.

State laws impact what dispensaries can and can’t sell to recreational customers and medical marijuana patients. Not every type of product, consumption method, dosage form, or potency mentioned on this blog will be permitted in all locations. You assume full responsibility for using your best judgment when cooking with raw ingredients such as beef, poultry, or eggs, and seeking information from an official food safety authority if you are unsure. You must also take care to not physically injure yourself by coming into contact with hot surfaces, sharp blades, and other kitchen hazards. It is your responsibility to review all listed ingredients in a recipe before cooking to ensure that none of the ingredients may cause a potential adverse reaction to anyone eating the food based on recipes featured in this blog post. This includes allergies, pregnancy-related diet restrictions, etc. Please consult with your medical professional before using any recipe if you have concerns about how you may individually react to the use of any particular recipe or ingredient. By voluntarily creating and using any recipe provided here, you assume the risk of any potential injury that may result. All information provided regarding nutrition in this post is intended to be used for informational purposes only. Content related to nutrition is not medical advice nor is it intended to replace medical advice. This post is not intended to diagnose, prescribe, or treat any disease, condition, illness, or injury. Before beginning any diet program, modifying your diet, or making changes to the diet of a child in your care, including following the nutrition information available in this post, you should seek advice from a licensed professional.The Food and Drug Administration has not evaluated the statements contained in any information on this Website. Individual results may vary. We are not responsible for any liability, loss, or damage, caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly as a result of the use, application, or interpretation of the nutrition information available in this post. The author disclaims liability for incidental or consequential damages and assumes no responsibility or liability for any loss or damage suffered by any person as a result of use of the information provided in this blog post. The author assumes or undertakes no liability for any loss or damage suffered as a result of the use of any information found on this Website. From time to time, this Website will publish content with recipes. All such recipes have been tried and used successfully, but results may vary from person to person. Consult your medical professional before using any recipe if you have concerns about how you may individually react to the use of any particular recipe or ingredient. By voluntarily creating and using any recipe provided here, you assume the risk of any potential injury that may result.

This summer you may be preparing food and drinks for your BBQ, going camping, or want something to cool off. Look no further — we have some cannabis-infused recipes that are fun homemade edible options! Below are five of our favorite summertime cannabis recipes of appetizers, desserts and beverages to help you enjoy summer. Remember to start low and go slow with any cannabis-infused food or drink and label your treats and leftovers.

1. Infused Elote (a.k.a. Mexican Street Corn)

Traditional elote is Mexican street corn that is smothered in mayonnaise and cheese then spritzed with lime. For this cannabis infused recipe, we will replace the mayonnaise with a spicy compound butter. We recommend grilling the corn in the husk on a hot grill, and then covering immediately with the butter and cotija cheese. Each corn cob contains 10mg THC.

Serves 10

Ingredients:
10 ears of corn with the husks on
1 cup cotija cheese
1 lime
1 stick Sweet Grass Cannabutter (100mg THC)
½ tsp paprika
1 tsp kosher salt
½ tsp cumin
½ tsp cayenne
½ tsp chipotle powder
½ tsp garlic powder (optional)

Directions for Compound Butter:

1. Soften the cannabutter at room temperature.
2. Slice the cannabutter into 10 pats.
3. Using a food processor mix the butter and the spices until combined.
4. Using a spatula transfer the butter mixture to parchment paper.
5. Roll the parchment paper creating a butter log with an inch diameter
6. Put butter roll in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
7. Slice butter roll into 10 pats

Grill Corn:

1. Grill corn, turning often, at high heat (around 400 degree F) until each side of the husk is blackened. Some chefs prefer to soak the corn first in water but we like the texture that comes with using high heat and a shorter amount of time.
2. Remove corn from the grill and carefully, using heat resistant gloves, peel back the husk.
3. Smear 1 pat of compound butter all over the corn.
4. Roll the corn in cotija cheese.
5. Squeeze lime to taste on the corn and enjoy!

2. Keto-Friendly Popsicles

Coconut lovers this recipe is for you! This frozen delight has only 1g net carb per serving that's dairy-free, and sugar-free. It is naturally sweetened with a keto sugar-free sweetener, and contains a high percentage of fat to help you reach your fat macro. There's no better way to kick back and enjoy the long dog days of summer than with this tasty keto treat! Each serving contains 10mg THC.

Makes 8, ⅓ cup popsicles

Ingredients:
⅔ C. canned coconut cream (shake before measuring)
13.5 oz. can of full-fat unsweetened coconut milk
8 ml. Tonic Drops
7 ml. MCT Oil, or, melted Coconut Oil
⅓ C. Erythritol sweetener
½ C. Unsweetened Shredded Coconut

Directions:

1. Mix ingredients thoroughly. The goal is to blend until there are only small pieces of shredded coconut remaining for texture.
2. Pour into popsicle molds.
3. Insert popsicle sticks.
4. Place popsicle molds in freezer until frozen (2 - 3 hours).
5. Enjoy responsibly!

3. Infused S’mores

What’s better than the pure pleasure of ooey-gooey goodness that comes from perfectly roasted marshmallow and chocolate sandwiched between two crunchy graham crackers? Whether your weekend plans include camping in the Rocky Mountains or staying close to home, this infused s’mores recipe only calls for 3 simple ingredients and is a perfect summer indulgence. Each Full Melt Chocolate square contains 10mg THC.

Serves 10

Ingredients:
Large marshmallows
Graham crackers, broken into squares
Full Melt Milk Chocolate Bar - divided into 10 equal portions

Directions:

1. Break one large graham cracker in half (one for the top, one for the bottom).
2. Place one square of Full Melt Milk Chocolate bar (1 square=10mg THC) on the cracker halve.
3. Put a marshmallow (or two) on your skewer or stick and hold it over the fire until roasted to your liking.
4. Place the roasted marshmallow on top of the chocolate.
5. Take the other half of the graham cracker and cover the hot marshmallow, pressing down firmly enough to pull out the stick.
6. Enjoy responsibly!

4. Weed Lemon Bars

This easy summertime dessert is a perfect complement after a hearty BBQ meal. The light creamy lemon filling is sweet and sour but the star of this dish is the cannabis-infused crust created using Sweet Grass Cannabutter. This weed lemon bar is sure to help you smile, relax and socialize while you watch the summer sunset. Each lemon bar contains 8mg THC.

12 servings

Ingredients:
For the shortbread crust -
1 stick of Sweet Grass Cannabutter (100mg THC)
1/4 cup sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp salt
1 cup flour
For the filling - 
1 cup of sugar
3 tbsp flour
3 eggs
1 cup of lemon juice

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 325°F and line a 8x8 baking pan with parchment paper.
2. Mix the melted butter, sugar, vanilla, salt and flour for the crust together in a medium bowl.
3. Press the mixture firmly to the bottom of the pan and bake for 20 minutes or until the edges are brown.
4. For the filling, mix the sugar and flour together in a large bowl. Add the eggs and lemon juice and whisk.
5. Pour the filling in the pan over the crust and bake for 20-25 minutes or until the center is set.
6. Remove the bars from the oven and let them cool to room temperature before putting them in the fridge for 1.5 to 2 hours.
7. Sprinkle with powdered sugar (optional), cut into 12 bars and enjoy responsibly!

5. Strawberry Watermelon Canna-Cocktail

This fruity cocktail uses fresh strawberry and watermelon plus cannabis tincture and is sure to please and cool you off. We used the 1:1 Tonic Drops Tincture but you can use any cannabis tincture and differing amounts, depending on the effects you want. Each drink contains about 7mg THC and 7mg CBD.

2 servings

Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups of diced seedless watermelon
1 cup of strawberries (without stems)
1/2 cup of club soda
1 tbsp honey
4 full droppers of 1:1 Tonic Drops Citrus Tincture

Directions: 

1. Add watermelon, strawberries, club soda, honey and tincture to a blender.
2. Blend for 2 minutes or until mixture is puréed.
3. Pour into two glasses with ice, garnish with strawberry or mint (optional) and enjoy!

State laws impact what dispensaries can and can’t sell to recreational customers and medical marijuana patients. Not every type of product, consumption method, dosage form, or potency mentioned on this blog will be permitted in all locations. You assume full responsibility for using your best judgment when cooking with raw ingredients such as beef, poultry, or eggs, and seeking information from an official food safety authority if you are unsure. You must also take care to not physically injure yourself by coming into contact with hot surfaces, sharp blades, and other kitchen hazards. It is your responsibility to review all listed ingredients in a recipe before cooking to ensure that none of the ingredients may cause a potential adverse reaction to anyone eating the food based on recipes featured in this blog post. This includes allergies, pregnancy-related diet restrictions, etc. Please consult with your medical professional before using any recipe if you have concerns about how you may individually react to the use of any particular recipe or ingredient. By voluntarily creating and using any recipe provided here, you assume the risk of any potential injury that may result. All information provided regarding nutrition in this post is intended to be used for informational purposes only. Content related to nutrition is not medical advice nor is it intended to replace medical advice. This post is not intended to diagnose, prescribe, or treat any disease, condition, illness, or injury. Before beginning any diet program, modifying your diet, or making changes to the diet of a child in your care, including following the nutrition information available in this post, you should seek advice from a licensed professional.The Food and Drug Administration has not evaluated the statements contained in any information on this Website. Individual results may vary. We are not responsible for any liability, loss, or damage, caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly as a result of the use, application, or interpretation of the nutrition information available in this post. The author disclaims liability for incidental or consequential damages and assumes no responsibility or liability for any loss or damage suffered by any person as a result of use of the information provided in this blog post. The author assumes or undertakes no liability for any loss or damage suffered as a result of the use of any information found on this Website. From time to time, this Website will publish content with recipes. All such recipes have been tried and used successfully, but results may vary from person to person. Consult your medical professional before using any recipe if you have concerns about how you may individually react to the use of any particular recipe or ingredient. By voluntarily creating and using any recipe provided here, you assume the risk of any potential injury that may result.