CHIPOTLE-ORANGE AGUA FRESCA 🍊🌶️
A vibrant, citrusy, and cannabis-infused refresher that balances the bright sweetness of orange with the lingering, smoky heat of chipotle. This agua fresca is light, hydrating, and elevated by cannabis syrup, making it an ideal choice for a sunny afternoon or a spicy pairing with a meal.
RECIPE INFO:
Category: Beverage / Agua Fresca
Difficulty: Easy
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 2
THC per serving: Approximately 10mg THC per serving
TERPENE PAIRING:
Best paired with strains high in Limonene or Beta-Caryophyllene. Limonene boosts the zesty orange notes for an uplifting mood, while Caryophyllene perfectly mirrors the smoky, peppery heat of the chipotle powder.
DOSAGE INFORMATION:
Each serving contains approximately 10mg THC. This is a moderate dose. Adjust based on your personal tolerance and the potency of your syrup.
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-infused syrup
* 3 large oranges, peeled and seeds removed
* 2 cups cold filtered water
* 1/4 tsp chipotle powder (adjust for heat preference)
* 1 oz fresh lime juice
* A pinch of sea salt
* Fresh ice
* Garnish: Orange wheels and a light dusting of chipotle powder on the rim
INSTRUCTIONS:
* In a high-speed blender, combine the peeled oranges, cold water, and lime juice.
* Blend on high until completely smooth.
* Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a pitcher to remove the pulp for a crisp, clean texture.
* Stir in the chipotle powder and a pinch of sea salt.
* Add the cannabis syrup (20mg total) and stir vigorously to ensure the syrup is fully incorporated throughout the juice.
* Fill two tall glasses with fresh ice.
* Pour the agua fresca over the ice.
* Garnish with an orange wheel and a tiny extra pinch of chipotle powder over the top for aroma.
CHEF TIPS:
The Orange: Using Cara Cara or Blood Oranges will provide a deeper color and a more complex, berry-like sweetness that stands up well to the smoke of the chipotle.
The Heat: Chipotle powder varies in intensity. Start with a small pinch and taste before adding more; you want a smoky "back-end" heat, not an overpowering burn.
Consistency: If you prefer a frothier drink, you can skip the straining step, but traditionally, an agua fresca should be light and thin.
Serve immediately. Enjoy the Chipotle-Orange Agua Fresca responsibly 🍊🌶️