Cannabis Infused Drinks: Kool-Aid, Tea & More

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.

Cannabis Kool-Aid (Most Popular)

Weed Kool-Aid is the simplest infused drink there is. Tincture is alcohol-based, so it mixes straight into the cold water — no fat or heat needed. Mix Kool-Aid to package directions, calculate your total THC, divide by number of servings, and stir tincture into the full pitcher.

• Make Kool-Aid to package directions (1 packet + 1 cup sugar + 2 quarts water)
• Decide your per-serving dose (5 mg is a comfortable party dose)
• Multiply by 8 servings per pitcher to get total mg needed
• Stir tincture into the pitcher for 15–20 seconds
• Label clearly — infused Kool-Aid looks identical to regular

Want the full pitcher recipe with worked dosing math, flavor pairings, and a single-glass version? See our dedicated Cannabis Kool-Aid Recipe.

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 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 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.