PECAN & MAPLE SMASH 🪵🍁
A rich, nutty, and cannabis-infused mocktail that captures the warmth of a forest floor. This recipe utilizes the deep, toasted flavor of pecans and the woody sweetness of maple syrup, brightened by orange aromatics. Infused with cannabis elixir and lengthened with soda, it provides a comforting, layered, and sophisticated experience.
RECIPE INFO:
Category: Beverage / Smash
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 Myrcene or Humulene. Myrcene complements the sugary, earthy depth of the maple, while Humulene enhances the woody, toasted notes of the pecans for a deeply grounding effect.
DOSAGE INFORMATION:
Each serving contains approximately 10mg THC. This is a moderate dose. Adjust based on your personal tolerance and the potency of your elixir.
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 elixir
* 1/4 cup toasted pecans (finely chopped)
* 2 tbsp Grade A dark maple syrup
* 4 dashes orange bitters (non-alcoholic)
* 8 oz club soda or sparkling water (chilled)
* 1/2 oz fresh lemon juice (to balance the sugar)
* Fresh ice
* Garnish: A whole toasted pecan and an orange peel twist
INSTRUCTIONS:
* In a sturdy cocktail shaker or mixing glass, combine the chopped toasted pecans and maple syrup.
* Muddle thoroughly for 60 seconds to express the oils from the nuts into the syrup.
* Add the fresh lemon juice, orange bitters, and the cannabis elixir (20mg total).
* Add a handful of ice and shake or stir vigorously to chill.
* Double strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into two rocks glasses filled with fresh ice. This ensures the drink is smooth while retaining the pecan essence.
* Top each glass with 4 oz of chilled club soda.
* Stir gently to integrate.
* Garnish with a single toasted pecan on top and a twist of orange peel.
CHEF TIPS:
Toast Your Nuts: Do not skip toasting the pecans. Heating them in a dry pan for 3-5 minutes until fragrant is what creates the "smoky" depth that mimics a dark spirit.
Syrup Quality: Use real maple syrup (Grade A Dark or Amber). Pancake syrup is mostly corn syrup and will lack the complex woody notes needed for this drink.
Texture: If you prefer a thicker, more "old fashioned" style drink, skip the soda water and serve over a single large clear ice cube.
Serve immediately. Enjoy the Pecan & Maple Smash responsibly 🪵🍁