Cannabis-Infused “Emerald Blackberry Thyme Smash”

St. Patrick’s Day Sparkling Cocktail with Infused Thyme Syrup

Fresh blackberries muddled with thyme and lemon, shaken with ice, topped with sparkling water, and balanced with a measured pour of cannabis-infused thyme simple syrup. Bright, herbal, and perfectly portioned for a festive emerald drink.

A Note on Dosing

This recipe makes 8 cocktails.

Using 1.5g of 15% THC flower:

~55mg THC total (infused into thyme syrup)
~6–7mg per cocktail

Alternative Dosing:
• 1g flower → ~4–5mg per cocktail
• 2g flower → ~9–10mg per cocktail

Terpene Pairing Suggestion: Limonene-dominant strain enhances citrus brightness; Pinene complements thyme.

Step 1: Cannabis-Infused Thyme Simple Syrup

Ingredients

• 1.5g cannabis flower
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup sugar
• 4 fresh thyme sprigs

Decarboxylation Method

1. Preheat oven to 225°F (107°C).
2. Break cannabis into small pieces.
3. Spread on parchment-lined baking sheet.
4. Bake 35–40 minutes.
5. Cool completely.

Infusion Method

1. In saucepan, combine water and sugar.
2. Heat until sugar dissolves completely.
3. Remove from heat.
4. Add decarboxylated cannabis and thyme sprigs.
5. Cover and steep 2 hours, keeping temperature under 180°F if reheating briefly.
6. Strain thoroughly through cheesecloth.
7. Refrigerate.

Shelf life: 10 days refrigerated.

Step 2: Cocktail Build (Per Drink)

Ingredients

• 4 fresh blackberries
• ½ ounce fresh lemon juice
• 1 ounce cannabis-infused thyme syrup
• Ice
• Sparkling water
• Fresh thyme sprig for garnish

1. Muddle blackberries in shaker.
2. Add lemon juice and infused syrup.
3. Fill shaker with ice and shake 10–15 seconds.
4. Strain into ice-filled glass.
5. Top with sparkling water.
6. Garnish with thyme and additional blackberry.

Safety & Storage

⚠️ 55mg THC total in syrup batch
⚠️ Measure syrup carefully
⚠️ Clearly label infused syrup
⚠️ Wait 90 minutes before increasing dose
⚠️ Do not drive

Store syrup refrigerated.