With a Twist
Summer's Sophistication
Summer is all about languid days flitting from the beach to the pool, to the bar, and back to the beach. Rinse nʼ repeat. Sun-dappled days and breezy, moonlit nights call for a refreshing cocktail—now with a cannabis twist. Imbibe with our handpicked cannabis-infused cocktail menu: cool, relaxing, and packed with good times!
THE MOJITO
One of the earliest known “summer cocktails” is the Mojito. Its roots go back to 16th-century Cuba, a time when pirates ruled the seas and rum was a form of money. The Mojito, aka “El Draque,” is named after the hard-drinking English pirate Sir Francis Drake. Legend has it that this early version of the drink was made with aguardiente (a rough and trippy precursor to rum), lime, sugar, and mint—ingredients believed to help fend off illness during long sea voyages. However, due to its thirst-quenching, lip-smacking qualities, the Mojito became an IT drink, both 007 and Sex and the City: bespoke, sassy, and fifty shades of luscious lime.
SANGRIA
Sangria is not just a drink—it’s a cultural experience. Originating from the sunbathed vineyards of Spain and Portugal, this delightful concoction of chilled wine, fruit, and spices is a relaxing waltz of flavors, celebration, and, of course, afternoon siestas. Sangria is a drink that has stood the test of time, weaving its way through history, from the grand fêtes of ancient royalty to pool parties in the Hollywood Hills.
THE CAIPIRINHA
The Caipirinha (kai-purr-REEN-yah) may be the national drink of Brazil—but everyone seems to have their own way of making it. At its core, the Caipirinha is a symphony of cachaҫa (similar to rum), lime, bulbous clouds of granulated sugar, and crushed sugarcane. It’s so revered in the country that most Brazilians feel spending a day at the beach without having one is an incomplete day.
SGROPPINO
Sgroppino (scro-peen-yo) is a salutary Italian cocktail that is en vogue. Originating in Venice, this mercurial elixir is an operatic blend of prosecco, vodka, and frozen lemon sorbet. Served in champagne flutes, Sgroppino is not only visually appealing but also the ultimate chill beverage.
THE NEGRONI GRANITA
The Negroni Granita is an ideal summer cocktail for those looking for something icy, boozy, and gallant. Made with equal parts Campari, gin, and sweet vermouth, this Italian aperitif is infused with herbs and fruit. The addition of fresh orange and cherry juice gives it a sour-sweet taste.
THE FRENCH 75
The French 75 is named after the French 75mm field gun used during World War I. Inspired by heroic tales of the weapon, a Parisian bartender created a specialty WWI-inspired cocktail called “Soixante-Quinze,” aka 75. The drink began being compared to its namesake gun, referred to as “the most powerful drink in the world” that “hits with remarkable precision.” Featuring a whimsical mix of gin, pert lemon juice, syrup, and bubbly champagne, French 75 is an exemplary classic.
THE MINT JULEP
The ultimate American summer libation, the Mint Julep, originated in the southern United States during the 18th century. This classic cocktail is made with bourbon, sugar, water, and fresh mint, served over crushed ice in a copper cup. The Mint Julep quickly became a popular choice for cooling off on steamy summer days and remains a favorite at tony events like the Kentucky Derby.
Bar Essentials
St. Ides THC Teas
Meet the deliciously refreshing and fast-acting teas from St. Ides—with four fruity flavors, these 10mg THC babies will get you elevated and always taste great. Effects: Euphoric, uplifting. StIdes.com
Joy Organics Delta 9 THC Tincture
Kick back with this fast-acting tincture, a citrusy delight that combines the power of CBD and Delta 9 THC to help you relax and recharge. Effects: Mental clarity, a balanced sense of calm and bliss. JoyOrganics.com
Artet Spritz
Infused with a micro-dose of 5mg THC, 5mg CBD, and botanical ingredients, Artet is perfect for unwinding in style. Botanical flavors include mango ginger, strawberry basil, and chamomile lemon. Effects: Designed for mindful consumption and a pleasurable yet subtle high. Artet.com
Area 52 Full-Spectrum UFO Tincture
Derived from industrial hemp, Area 52 is flying high with a payload of over 3,100 mg of pure hemp-derived cannabinoids. Flavored with strawberry cough terpenes and low-calorie, plant-derived steviosides, the duo will “alienize your consciousness.” Effects: Dubbed the “chill mode”—a wave of calm and relaxation while also being highly functional. Area52.com
Find Wunder Blood Orange Bitters
Wunder’s THC beverage offers a sophisticated flavor that combines bold citrusy notes of blood orange with the subtle bitterness of bitters. The combination of sweet and tart elements create a symphonic balance that is at once refreshing and provocative. Effects: Playfully relaxed. One can contains 10mg THC, 10mg CBG, and L-Theanine. FindWunder.com
Glass Soda Syphon
You never want to be without bubbles when imbibing. Cool, fashionable, and eye-catching, this durable glass bottle wrapped with copper mesh carbonates on demand with a CO2 cartridge. Williams-Sonoma.com
Bromley Bar-spoon
A bar-spoon is no ordinary device—it’s a handsome ergonomic necessity for a smooth stir. Mix things up with this bespoke art deco bar-spoon with a paddle-shaped handle topper. CocktailKingdom.com
RBT Ice Bucket
Keep your ice in stylishly solid form for longer with this double-walled bucket. The stainless steel design has a wood lid and hand-finished metal accents, and provides an additional level of class to the frozen goodies inside. BespokePost.com
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Raspberry Mojito
Ingredients: 1½ oz light rum; 6 mg THC tincture; 3 oz sparkling water; 1 tsp sugar; ½ lime; ¼ cup raspberries; 5–10 mint leaves; ice.
In a cocktail shaker, muddle mint leaves with sugar. Add lime and muddle. Add raspberries and muddle some more. Add sparkling water, rum and tincture and shake until ice cold. Strain into a highball glass over fresh ice. Garnish with mint and lime.
Caipirinha
Ingredients: 2½ oz cachaça (Brazilian rum); 5 mg Delta 9 tincture; ½ lime; 1 tsp sugar; ice.
Squeeze lime juice into a shaker and toss the rest of the lime into the shaker. Add sugar and muddle. Add cachaça and tincture and shake. Pour into a tumbler over ice.
Sangria
Ingredients: one 750 ml bottle of red wine; 5–10 mg cannabis tincture; 1 orange cut into discs; 1 lemon cut into discs; 1½ cups frozen berries (blueberries, strawberries and blackberries); 1 cinnamon stick.
Makes one large pitcher. In a large bowl muddle frozen berries, orange and lemon. Add wine, cannabis tincture and cinnamon and stir. Chill in the refrigerator for a few hours. Serve over ice and garnish with fresh fruit.
Sgroppino
Ingredients: 1½ oz vodka; 2 oz prosecco; 2 scoops lemon sorbet; 5–10 mg Delta 8 tincture; 20 mg CBD tincture; lemon peel.
Add vodka and lemon sorbet to a mixing bowl and stir until frothy. Add Delta 8 and CBD tinctures. Pour mixture into two coupe glasses. Top off each glass with a splash of prosecco. Garnish with a lemon peel.
Negroni Granita
Ingredients: 3 oz gin; 3 oz Campari; 3 oz sweet vermouth; 2 oz cannabis syrup; 6 oz blood orange soda; orange slices.
In a mixing bowl combine gin, Campari, sweet vermouth, cannabis syrup and soda. Transfer to a shallow baking dish and place in the freezer. Freeze until solid, about 6 hours or overnight, then take a fork to break it into small pieces. Scoop the granita into four old-fashioned glasses and serve with orange slices.
The French 75
Ingredients: 1 oz gin; 2 oz champagne; 5–10 mg Delta 9 cannabis tincture; ½ oz simple syrup; ½ oz lemon juice; ice; lemon twist.
Add gin, cannabis tincture, lemon juice, simple syrup and ice to a shaker. Shake until ice cold. Strain into a chilled champagne flute. Top with champagne. Garnish with a lemon twist.
Mint Julep
Ingredients: 2½ oz bourbon; 5 mg CBD tincture; 1 oz cannabis-infused simple syrup; 8–10 mint leaves; crushed ice; fresh mint for garnish.
In a julep cup, muddle the mint. Fill the cup with crushed ice. Add bourbon, cannabis syrup and CBD tincture and stir until frothy. Garnish with mint.
