CANNABIS-INFUSED DREAMY GINGER HIGHBALL MOCKTAIL 🧊🥃
A warming, spicy, and cannabis-infused non-alcoholic highball that highlights the bold heat of fresh ginger balanced by sweet vanilla and oak-inspired undertones. This recipe provides a deep, complex flavor profile with a sharp, effervescent snap. Infused with cannabis tincture, it delivers a calming and grounded experience perfect for unwinding in the evening.
RECIPE INFO:
Category: Beverage / Mocktail
Difficulty: Easy
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 2
THC per serving: Approximately 10mg THC per serving
TERPENE PAIRING:
Best paired with strains high in Myrcene or Beta-Caryophyllene. Myrcene provides a soothing, herbal baseline that grounds the drink, while the spicy, peppery notes of Caryophyllene perfectly mimic and enhance the natural heat of the ginger root.
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
* 8 oz premium ginger beer (the spicier, the better)
* 2 oz fresh lime juice
* 1/2 oz alcohol-free vanilla extract or vanilla bean syrup
* 2 dashes aromatic bitters (optional)
* 2 long strips of fresh cucumber
* Extra large ice spears or large cubes
* Garnish: Candied ginger and a wheel of fresh lime
INSTRUCTIONS:
* In a mixing glass, combine the fresh lime juice and the vanilla extract or syrup.
* Add the cannabis tincture (20mg total) to the lime base and stir vigorously for 30 seconds to ensure even distribution.
* Fill two tall highball glasses with large ice spears or cubes.
* Pour the lime and tincture mixture evenly between the two glasses.
* Slowly top each glass with 4 oz of chilled ginger beer, pouring down the side of the glass to preserve the carbonation.
* Gently lift the ice with a long spoon once to incorporate the flavors without losing the bubbles.
* Add two dashes of bitters to the top of each drink if desired for extra complexity.
* Garnish with a piece of candied ginger on a pick and a fresh lime wheel.
CHEF TIPS:
Ginger Quality: Use a fermented ginger beer rather than a ginger ale for a cloudier, more "dreamy" look and a significantly stronger bite.
Glassware: A chilled highball glass is essential; the narrow shape helps maintain the effervescence of the ginger beer and keeps the tincture well-mixed.
The Vanilla Secret: A tiny hint of vanilla rounds out the sharpness of the ginger and lime, giving it the "dreamy" mouthfeel that mimics a top-shelf spirit.
Serve immediately. Enjoy the Dreamy Ginger Highball responsibly.