THYME & BLACK PEPPER SPARKLER 🌿🌶️
A crisp, botanical, and cannabis-infused refresher. This drink balances the herbaceous depth of thyme with the sharp, woody bite of cracked black pepper. Brightened by fresh lemon and effervescent sparkling water, it offers a sophisticated savory-sweet profile that is both stimulating and restorative.
RECIPE INFO:
Category: Beverage / Sparkler
Difficulty: Easy
Prep Time: 5 minutes (plus syrup cooling)
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 1
THC per serving: Approximately 10mg THC per serving
TERPENE PAIRING:
Best paired with strains high in Beta-Caryophyllene or Alpha-Pinene. Caryophyllene mirrors the spicy heat of the black pepper, while Pinene amplifies the fresh, resinous notes of the thyme infusion.
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:
* 10mg THC total cannabis tincture
* 1 oz Thyme-infused simple syrup (see tips)
* 1 oz fresh lemon juice
* 1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper (plus extra for garnish)
* 4-6 oz chilled sparkling water
* Fresh ice
* Garnish: A fresh thyme sprig and a dehydrated lemon wheel
INSTRUCTIONS:
* In a highball glass or a mixing glass, combine the thyme-infused syrup, fresh lemon juice, and the cracked black pepper.
* Add the cannabis tincture (10mg) and stir well to combine the flavors and ensure the tincture is distributed.
* Fill the glass with fresh ice cubes.
* Top with chilled sparkling water.
* Stir gently from the bottom up to integrate the syrup without losing the carbonation.
* Garnish with a fresh sprig of thyme and a final light crack of black pepper over the top.
CHEF TIPS:
Thyme Syrup: Simmer 1 cup water, 1 cup sugar, and 5-6 large thyme sprigs for 5 minutes. Let it steep until cool, then strain.
Black Pepper: Always use freshly cracked pepper. Pre-ground pepper lacks the volatile oils and "pop" needed to stand up to the lemon and thyme.
Sparkling Water: Use a high-mineral sparkling water (like Topo Chico) to add an extra layer of crispness to the savory notes.
Serve immediately. Enjoy the Thyme & Black Pepper Sparkler responsibly.