CANNABIS-INFUSED BLAZED LEMON BASIL SMASH MOCKTAIL 🍋🌿
A bright, peppery, and cannabis-infused non-alcoholic smash that highlights the aromatic synergy between garden-fresh basil and tart citrus. This recipe focuses on a robust muddled base to extract the essential oils of the herbs, creating a savory-sweet profile with a crisp finish. Infused with cannabis tincture, it delivers a refreshing and sophisticated herbal experience.
RECIPE INFO:
Category: Beverage / Mocktail
Difficulty: Easy
Prep Time: 6 minutes
Total Time: 6 minutes
Servings: 2
THC per serving: Approximately 10mg THC per serving
TERPENE PAIRING:
Best paired with strains high in Limonene or Caryophyllene. Limonene boosts the vibrant lemon core, while the peppery notes of Caryophyllene perfectly complement the spicy, clove-like undertones of fresh basil.
DOSAGE INFORMATION:
Each serving contains approximately 10mg THC. This is a moderate dose. Adjust based on your personal tolerance and the potency of your tincture.
PLEASE CONSUME RESPONSIBLY AND START LOW, GO SLOW!
Keep out of reach of children and pets. Effects may take 30-90 minutes to onset. Wait at least 2 hours before considering additional consumption. Do not drive or operate machinery.
INGREDIENTS:
* 20mg THC total cannabis tincture
* 12 fresh large basil leaves
* 3 oz fresh-squeezed lemon juice
* 1.5 oz simple syrup
* 4 oz chilled club soda or sparkling mineral water
* 2 lemon wheels
* Plenty of ice (crushed preferred)
* Garnish: Extra basil sprigs and cracked black pepper
INSTRUCTIONS:
* Place the fresh basil leaves and simple syrup into a cocktail shaker.
* Muddle the basil thoroughly but gently for about 30 seconds to bruise the leaves and release the green oils without shredding them into tiny bits.
* Add the fresh lemon juice and the cannabis tincture (20mg total) to the shaker.
* Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for 15 seconds to chill and emulsify the tincture.
* Fill two rocks glasses or short tumblers with fresh ice (crushed ice works best for a smash).
* Double strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into the glasses to remove basil fragments.
* Top each glass with 2 oz of chilled club soda.
* Stir gently once to combine.
* Garnish with a fresh basil sprig and a tiny pinch of cracked black pepper on top to enhance the terpenes.
CHEF TIPS:
Basil Freshness: Use Italian Genovese basil for a sweeter profile or Thai basil if you want a more pronounced licorice and spice note.
The Double Strain: Using a fine-mesh strainer is key for this recipe to ensure the drink stays bright yellow without dark green leafy bits getting stuck in your straw.
Cold Glassware: Place your glasses in the freezer for 10 minutes before serving to keep the "smash" ice-cold.
Serve immediately. Enjoy the Blazed Lemon Basil Smash responsibly 🍋🌿