Cannabis Infused Drinks — Tea, Hot Chocolate & More

Recipe at a GlanceBeginner

5 minPrep

5 minCook

1 drinkServings

3Ingredients

Total time: 10 min

Cannabis drinks are one of the easiest ways to consume infusions. Tinctures mix seamlessly into any beverage, and infused honey dissolves perfectly in hot drinks. No baking required — just stir and sip.

Requires

Cannabis Tincture or Cannabis Honey

Most drink recipes work best with a tincture or infused honey. Make one first.

Dosing drinks

Use our tincture dosage guide to determine how many drops to add. Start with 5 mg per drink and adjust from there. Drinks take 45–90 minutes for full effect (same as other edibles).

Cannabis Chai Tea

Brew strong chai tea using your preferred method — loose leaf or bags. Add 1–2 drops of cannabis tincture or a spoonful of cannabis honey. The warm spices in chai — cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, cloves — complement the herbal flavor of cannabis and mask any bitterness.

Brew chai extra-strong to offset any tincture flavor
Add whole milk or cream — fat improves cannabinoid absorption
Stir well to distribute the tincture evenly

Cannabis Hot Chocolate

Hot chocolate made with whole milk provides the fat needed for optimal cannabinoid absorption. This is one of the best-tasting cannabis drink options.

Heat 1 cup whole milk (not skim — fat matters for absorption)
Whisk in 2 tablespoons cocoa powder and 2 tablespoons sugar (or cannabis sugar for extra potency)
Remove from heat and stir in cannabis tincture or a teaspoon of cannabutter
Top with whipped cream and a pinch of cinnamon

Cannabis Kool-Aid

Mix your favorite Kool-Aid recipe and add cannabis tincture. Because tincture is alcohol-based, it mixes into water-based drinks easily — no fat carrier needed for mixing (though absorption is better with food).

Make Kool-Aid to package directions
Calculate your total THC and divide by number of servings
Add tincture to the full pitcher and stir thoroughly
Label the pitcher clearly — this looks identical to regular Kool-Aid

Safety first

Always clearly label cannabis-infused drinks. They're indistinguishable from regular beverages. Keep away from children and uninformed adults.

Cannabis Coffee

Brew your normal coffee and add cannabis tincture or a teaspoon of cannabutter. For best results, blend cannabutter into coffee using a milk frother — this emulsifies the fat and creates a smooth, latte-like texture.

Tips for All Cannabis Drinks

Don't add tincture to boiling liquid: Let your drink cool slightly first. Extreme heat can degrade cannabinoids and evaporate alcohol.
Stir thoroughly: Tincture can settle if not mixed well. Stir for at least 10 seconds.
Fat improves absorption: Add milk, cream, or coconut oil to any drink for better cannabinoid uptake.
Onset time: Drinks are metabolized as edibles — expect 45–90 minutes for full effects.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I add tincture to cold drinks?+

Yes. Alcohol-based tinctures mix into cold drinks just as well as hot ones. Cold doesn't affect potency. Stir or shake well.

Which infusion works best for drinks?+

Tincture is the most versatile — it mixes into anything. Cannabis honey works best in hot drinks. Cannabutter works in coffee and hot chocolate but adds a greasy texture to cold drinks.

Can I make a batch of infused drinks for a party?+

Yes, but calculate total THC carefully and divide by number of servings. Label clearly. Start with 5 mg per serving for mixed groups.