Celebrate Pride With These 5 Cannabis Infused Drink Recipes
- Make these 5 cannabis infused drink recipes from MAISON BLOOM to celebrate Pride in high style this year.
- LGBTQIA+ founded MAISON BLOOM also shows you how to use our new Tribeca Tamper/Stirrers to best advantage in your favorite cocktails.
- Whether you want to go THC or just CBD, their cannabis infused drink recipes will take your cocktail game to a whole new level!
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The best cannabis infused drinks for summer
When it comes to making a cannabis infused drink, there’s no one better than MAISON BLOOM. Brought to life by 3 good friends, MAISON BLOOM will transform your cannabis experience with their perfectly dosed and delicious beverages. MAISON BLOOM is also an LGBTQIA+ founded company. So to celebrate Pride 2022, they agreed to share how to make 5 of their best cannabis infused cocktails. They even give you CBD and THC versions. Summer drinks don’t get more perfect than this! And to snazz them up even more, they accessorized them with our brand new Tribeca Tamper/Stirrers.
How did you bring Maison Bloom to life?
MAISON BLOOM is a story of innovation just as much as the story of an evolving relationship between 3 long-time friends—Nathan, Tony, and Jake. One night while catching up on old times, we found ourselves in a deep discussion about functional beverages. Nathan, our resident health and fitness buff, was waxing poetic about what he really likes. Tony, our resident “Good Time Guy,” challenged that his ideas sounded great but still required sacrifice. Everything Nathan championed required cutting out alcohol to lean into a plant-based life. So Jake posited that, if you could make a truly craveable cannabis infused drink with the same craftsmanship mixologists put into their drinks, you’d have THE most functional beverage yet.
What makes MAISON BLOOM different from other cannabis infused drink companies?
That was a little over 2 years ago. Just like rosemary, great ideas grow exponentially when they take root. The trio has been chasing down the vision of making strain-specific, whole plant, single barrel beverages. They design their cannabis infused drinks to be sessionable. So they’re meant to be consumed just like the way you drink your favorite alcoholic beverages. They’re full of flavor, function, and only the finest ingredients.
What 5 emojis describe the vibe of Maison Bloom?
Who drives your designs?
MAISON BLOOM is more than just infused cannabis drinks. We’re a full suite brand and product design house/hospitality company. We just lead with our beverages. We’re deeply dedicated to the principles of human-centered design. And we’re obsessed with putting our consumers at the center of everything we do. We work to understand your perspective and needs first. That way we can give you what you never even knew you wanted. We make the people who experience the problems we focus on a constant part of our design process. You can become part of our design team through our MAISON BLOOM HCD Evangelist Community. This was one of the very first things we spun up. And we’ve grown it to a group of 250+. By joining, you can participate in all aspects of our product design—from flavors, form factor, branding, and marketing.
Who designed your lovely bottles?
Our very own Director of Brand and Marketing, Tony Sananikone manages the chorus of all our active participants and translates their feedback into our incredible designs. It takes a lot of talent to distill the tremendous amount of engagement we receive into workable designs that thrill our consumers. Lucky for MAISON BLOOM, Tony is just that talented.
What does PRIDE mean to you and your business?
For us, Pride isn’t just an opportunity for the greater queer community to celebrate their authentic voices. Pride is anchored in honoring the past. So many people have worked so hard—often thanklessly and at the risk of great personal harm. But they were committed to ensuring equal rights for the amazing rainbow spectrum. Pride is a celebration of individuals being their true selves in full color at work, home, and play. But we’re also MAISON BLOOM. We love any excuse for a great party!
How do you see your role in Pride?
At MAISON BLOOM, we have a responsibility to play a role in Pride. That’s more than just sitting on the sidelines and watching the annual parade. Don’t get us wrong, we do love any excuse for glitter bombs and ticker tape. But we also have the power to put our LGBTQIA+ friends in the spotlight. To showcase stories that champion the uniqueness of the individual while highlighting the diverse voices across our community. So, let’s make one thing perfectly “queer.” Why pick just one favorite color when you can have the whole rainbow?
Where does your inspiration for cannabis infused drink recipes come from?
We like to take the approach of Hans Christian Andersen, “Everything you look at can become a fairy tale.” Our innovation is drawn from the bounty of our surroundings. Based in California, we allow the natural bounty of produce to delight us as we create. Drawing on our years in the fashion industry, we follow their seasons. We’re constantly mixing and matching the inspirations that our fellow trendsetters use for their collections. Then we blend those with the world of mixology. We mingle them with our own signature style—and only the freshest ingredients—to create something completely new. We also fuel our creations through a constant dialogue of inspiration. If our process sounds complicated, you’re not wrong. At MAISON BLOOM, even our details have details.
To kick off Pride Month, What are Your FAVE cannabis infused drink recipes for perfect summer cocktails?
STRAWBERRY FIELDS FOREVER CBD COCKTAIL
INGREDIENTS
½ lb strawberries, washed and stems removed
2 tbsp Potli Extra Feel Good CBD Honey
1 lime juiced, about 2 tbsp
3 tbsp elderflower liqueur
1 cp Sipsmith London Strawberry Smash Gin or a citrus/fruit-forward gin—for a non-alcoholic take, substitute 1 cp Lyre’s Pink London Alcohol Free Spirit and leave out the elderflower liqueur
10 oz club soda
Mint sprig
Your favorite Tribeca Tamper/Stirrer (we recommend pink)
STRAWBERRY FIELDS FOREVER CBD COCKTAIL INSTRUCTIONS
Combine and muddle the Potli honey, lime juice, and half the strawberries. Once sufficiently macerated, add additional strawberries and muddle lightly, leaving larger chunks of berry, until ingredients are integrated. Then move mixture into a small pitcher and add elderflower liqueur and gin (or gin alternative) and stir well. Next, fill 4 glasses with crushed ice and divide your mixture between them. Note that you only want to fill each glass up roughly ⅔ to ¾, based upon how strong you like your cocktails. Top it off with club soda. Then garnish with mint and your favorite Tribeca Tamper/Stirrer.
STRAWBERRY FIELDS FOREVER THC COCKTAIL
INGREDIENTS
½ lb strawberries, washed and stems removed
2 tbsp Potli Extra Feel Good CBD Honey
1 lime juiced, about 2 tbsp
3 tbsp elderflower liqueur
1 cp Sipsmith London Strawberry Smash Gin or a citrus/fruit-forward gin—for a non-alcoholic take, substitute 1 cp Lyre’s Pink London Alcohol Free Spirit and leave out the elderflower liqueur
10 oz (1 bottle) MAISON BLOOM Strawberry Provençal + Lemongrass Elevated Seltzer
Mint sprig
Your favorite Tribeca Tamper/Stirrer (we recommend pink)
STRAWBERRY FIELDS FOREVER THC COCKTAIL DIRECTIONS
Combine the Potli honey, lime juice, and half the strawberries. Then muddle. Once sufficiently macerated, add additional strawberries and muddle lightly, leaving larger chunks of berry until ingredients are integrated. Next, move mixture into a small pitcher and add elderflower liqueur and gin (or gin alternative) and stir well. Then fill 4 glasses with crushed ice and divide your mixture between them. Note that you only want to fill each glass up roughly ⅔ to ¾, based upon how strong you like your cocktails. Top it off with MAISON BLOOM Strawberry Provençal + Lemongrass Elevated Seltzer. Finally, garnish with mint and your favorite Tribeca Tamper/Stirrer.
WATERMELON SUGAR HIGH THC COCKTAIL
INGREDIENTS
½ seedless ripe watermelon
5 tbsp Potli Extra Feel Good CBD Honey
3 oz lemon juice
4 tbsp limoncello liquor
1½ cp Casamigos Blanco tequila or premium tequila or mezcal—for a non-alcoholic take, substitute 1½ cp Ritual Zero Proof Tequila Alternative)
10 oz club soda
30 fresh mint leaves
Don’t forget your favorite Tribeca Tamper/Stirrer (we recommend green)
WATERMELON SUGAR HIGH CBD COCKTAIL DIRECTIONS
On the day or night before, remove the half watermelon from the rind and place in a blender with the Potli honey and lemon juice. Then blend until ingredients are integrated. Next place frozen mixture in the freezer to set overnight. Then, on the day, set out 4 glasses and divide your mint leaves between your glasses. Then muddle. Next, add a layer of crushed ice. Using an ice cream scoop, scoop frozen watermelon mixture into glass until it’s just over the top rim of the glass. Then add 4 oz of tequila and 1 tablespoon of limoncello to each glass. For a non-alcoholic take, substitute Ritual Zero Proof Tequila Alternative and skip the limoncello entirely. Next, top with club soda. Finally, garnish with a single sprig of mint plus your favorite Tribeca Tamper/Stirrer.
PRO TIP
If you’re pressed for time, you can skip the whole night before thing and simply combine all ingredients, except for the soda/seltzer, in a single pitcher. Just mix thoroughly.
WATERMELON SUGAR HIGH THC COCKTAIL
INGREDIENTS
½ seedless ripe watermelon
5 tbsp Potli Extra Feel Good CBD Honey
3 oz lemon juice
4 tbsp limoncello liquor
1½ cp Casamigos Blanco tequila or premium tequila or mezcal—for a non-alcoholic take, substitute 1½ cp Ritual Zero Proof Tequila Alternative)
10 oz (1 Bottle) of MAISON BLOOM Watermelon + Pink Peppercorn Elevated Seltzer
30 fresh mint leaves
Don’t forget your favorite Tribeca Tamper/Stirrer (we recommend green)
WATERMELON SUGAR HIGH THC COCKTAIL DIRECTIONS
On the day or night before, remove the half watermelon from the rind and place in a blender with the Potli honey and lemon juice. Then blend until ingredients are integrated. Then place the frozen mixture in the freezer to set overnight. On the day, set out 4 glasses and divide your mint leaves between your glasses. Then muddle. Next, add a layer of crushed ice. Using an ice cream scoop, scoop frozen watermelon mixture into glass until it’s just over the top rim of the glass. Then add 4 oz of tequila and 1 tablespoon of limoncello to each glass. For a non-alcoholic take, substitute Ritual Zero Proof Tequila Alternative and skip the limoncello entirely. Top with MAISON BLOOM Watermelon + Pink Peppercorn Elevated Seltzer. Finally, garnish with a single sprig of mint and your favorite Tribeca Tamper/Stirrer.
PRO TIP
If you’re pressed for time, you can skip the whole night before thing and simply combine all ingredients, except for the soda/seltzer, in a single pitcher. Just mix thoroughly.
DEFINITELY NOT JAMES’ GIANT PEACH CBD COCKTAIL
INGREDIENTS
2 cps fresh diced peaches or 2 cps peach puree
3 sprigs fresh thyme
½ cp fresh lemon juice
½ cp water
⅓ cp Potli Extra Feel Good CBD Honey
1½ cp Grey Goose® Essences White Peach & Rosemary Vodka or a fruit flavor or non-flavored vodka—for a non-alcoholic take, substitute 1 ½ cp Seedlip Grove 42 Non-Alcoholic Spirit)
10 oz club soda
Don’t forget your favorite Tribeca Tamper/Stirrer (we recommend purple)
DEFINITELY NOT JAMES’ GIANT PEACH CBD COCKTAIL Directions
Combine peaches, thyme, lemon juice, water, and honey, in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring the peach mixture to a boil and cook for 5 minutes until peaches are soft. Then remove from heat and cool completely. Once cooled, remove the thyme and blend. When mixture is your desired consistency, pour into a large pitcher. Next stir in vodka and club soda just before serving. Set out 4 glasses and divide the mixture between ice-filled low-ball glasses or your glassware of choosing. Finally, garnish with a thyme sprig, peach slice, and your favorite Tribeca Tamper/Stirrer.
DEFINITELY NOT JAMES’ GIANT PEACH THC COCKTAIL
INGREDIENTS
2 cps fresh diced peaches or 2 cps peach puree
3 sprigs fresh thyme
½ cp fresh lemon juice
½ cp water
⅓ cp Potli Extra Feel Good CBD Honey
1½ cp Grey Goose® Essences White Peach & Rosemary Vodka or a fruit flavor or non-flavored vodka—for a non-alcoholic take, substitute 1½ cp Seedlip Grove 42 Non-Alcoholic Spirit)
10 oz (1 bottle) MAISON BLOOM Pêche + Wild Honeysuckle Elevated Seltzer
Don’t forget your favorite Tribeca Tamper/Stirrer (we recommend purple)
DEFINITELY NOT JAMES’ GIANT PEACH THC COCKTAIL DIRECTIONS
Combine peaches, thyme, lemon juice, water, and honey, in a saucepan over medium. Bring the peach mixture to a boil and cook for 5 minutes until peaches are soft; remove from heat and cool completely. Once cooled, remove the thyme and blend mixture to your desired consistency and pour into a large pitcher. Next, stir in vodka and MAISON BLOOM Pêche + Wild Honeysuckle Elevated Seltzer just before serving. Then, set out 4 glasses and divide drinks between ice-filled low-ball glasses or your glassware of choosing. Finally, garnish with a thyme sprig, peach slice, and your favorite Tribeca Tamper/Stirrer.
LGF (Little Green Fairy) CBD COCKTAIL
INGREDIENTS
1½ oz Absinthe—for a non-alcoholic take, substitute 1½ oz Lyre’s Absinthe Non-Alcoholic Spirit)
1½ oz Hendrick’s Original Gin—for a non-alcoholic take, substitute 1½ oz Seedlip Spice 94 Non-Alcoholic Spirit)
6 slices lemon cucumber or regular cucumber
Juice of ½ lime
1 oz Potli Extra Feel Good CBD Honey
Pinch of salt
Pinch of fresh grated black pepper
2 oz club soda
Don’t forget your favorite Tribeca Tamper/Stirrer (we recommend yellow)
LGF CBD COCKTAIL DIRECTIONS
Add liquor (or liquor substitutes), cucumber, salt, and honey to the cocktail shaker. Then muddle all ingredients until incorporated. Next, double strain into a fluted glass or glassware of your choosing. Top with club soda and stir until incorporated. Finally, garnish with cucumber slices and top with fresh cracked pepper. Don’t forget your favorite Tribeca Tamper/Stirrer.
LGF THC COCKTAIL
INGREDIENTS
1½ oz Absinthe (For a non-alcoholic “Better for You” take, substitute 1 ½ oz Lyre’s Absinthe Non-Alcoholic Spirit)
1½ oz Hendrick’s Original Gin—for a non-alcoholic take, substitute 1 ½ oz Seedlip Spice 94 Non-Alcoholic Spirit)
6 slices lemon cucumber or regular cucumber
Juice of ½ lime
1 oz Potli Extra Feel Good CBD Honey
Pinch of salt
Pinch of fresh grated black pepper
2 oz MAISON BLOOM Lemon Cucumber + Sweet Basil LTD Edition Seasonal Elevated Seltzer
Don’t forget your favorite Tribeca Tamper/Stirrer (we recommend yellow)
LGF THC COCKTAIL DIRECTIONS
Add liquor (or liquor substitutes), cucumber, salt, and honey to the cocktail shaker. Then muddle all ingredients until incorporated. Double strain into a fluted glass or glassware of your choosing. Next, top with MAISON BLOOM Lemon Cucumber + Sweet Basil Elevated Seltzer and stir until incorporated. Finally, garnish with cucumber slices and top with fresh cracked pepper. Don’t forget your favorite House of Puff Tribeca Tamper.
A Little Spilt Tea CBD Cocktail
INGREDIENTS
4 cps boiling water
1 cp Potli Extra Feel Good CBD Honey
12 bags of black tea or a similar tea
4 cps of cold water
1 750 mL bottle of Mount Gay® Barbados Eclipse Rum—for a non-alcoholic take, substitute 1 750 ml bottle of Ritual Zero Proof Rum Alternative Spirit)
20 oz club soda
3 cps crushed ice, plus more for serving
Garnish: Lemon slices, mint leaves, and your favorite Tribeca Tamper/Stirrer (we recommend blue)
A LITTLE SPILT TEA CBD COCKTAIL DIRECTIONS
This recipe makes approximately 16 servings. Start by combining boiling water and Potli Extra Feel-Good CBD Honey in a heatproof container. Then stir until the honey is completely dissolved. Add tea bags and let steep for 5 to 10 minutes. Remove tea bags and discard. Next, add cold water, rum (or rum alternative), and ice. Stir well and refrigerate until serving. Right before serving, mix in club soda. Then, to serve, pour into ice-filled highball or Old Fashioned glasses of your choosing. Finally, garnish with lemon slice, mint sprigs, and your favorite Tribeca Tamper.
A Little Spilt Tea THC Cocktail
INGREDIENTS
4 cps boiling water
1 cp Potli Extra Feel Good CBD Honey
12 bags of black tea or a similar tea
4 cps of cold water
1 750 mL bottle of Mount Gay® Barbados Eclipse Rum (For a non-alcoholic “Better for You” take, substitute 1 750 mL bottle of Ritual Zero Proof Rum Alternative Spirit)
20 oz (2 bottles) MAISON BLOOM Pêche + Wild Honeysuckle Elevated Seltzer
3 cps crushed ice, plus more for serving
Garnish: Lemon slices, mint leaves, and your favorite Tribeca Tamper/Stirrer (we recommend blue)
A LITTLE SPILT TEA THC COCKTAIL DIRECTIONS
This recipe makes approximately 16 servings. First, combine boiling water and Potli Extra Feel-Good CBD Honey in a heatproof container. Then stir until the honey is completely dissolved. Add tea bags and let steep for 5 to 10 minutes. Remove tea bags and discard. Next, add cold water, rum (or rum alternative), and ice. Stir well and refrigerate until serving. Right before serving, mix in MAISON BLOOM Pêche + Wild Honeysuckle Elevated Seltzer. To serve, pour into ice-filled highball or Old Fashioned glasses of your choosing. Finally, garnish with lemon slice, mint sprigs, and your favorite House of Puff Tribeca Tamper.
Where’s your favorite place to relax and enjoy a cannabis infused drink?
Jake’s pick is a Sunday movie
For Jake, relaxing self-care means smuggling a MAISON BLOOM or 2 in with him to the movies. After his parents divorced, Jake’s dad would pick him up every Sunday for breakfast and a movie. Jake’s dad shared why he loved going to the movies so much. “The movies are the one place where people of all walks of life–people who may not get along at all–laugh together, cry together, and are entertained together.” Although Jake’s dad passed away almost a decade ago, he still tries to keep this standing date every Sunday.
Tony takes his cannabis infused drink to the park
For Tony, it’s all about taking MAISON BLOOM’s signature Elevated Seltzers to Dolores Park. These perfectly dosed refreshers are your go-to to keep you company as you kick back and sprawl across the blankets for a different kind of picture perfect picnicking. Dolores is one of the best parks in the Bay Area. Tony has a choice spot right under the Fruit Shelf known as Gay Beach. From there, you can see a sea of men in Speedos. Muscular shirtless bodies recreate against the backdrop of the spectacular SF skyline. For Tony, it’s all about scoping out the boys. Regardless of your end goal, MAISON BLOOM makes it better.
As an LGBTQIA+ founded and owned company, what makes Maison Bloom different from the other cannabis infused drink companies out there?
That’s a tough question because it’s the sum total of ourselves that feeds into making MAISON BLOOM unique. The fact that we’re LGBTQIA+ isn’t our only defining set of experiences. We’re just uniquely authentic and unapologetically ourselves. And we’re dedicated to elevating the everyday. A key part of doing that is through self-affirmation, dignity, equality, and increasing the visibility of LGBTQIA+ people. We built our company built radical transparency and unabashed creativity. As storytellers, we endeavor to take you on a journey through smell, taste, and what you feel. We’re bold because we can be. But we’re sincere and heartfelt because we choose to be. We honestly can’t tell you if that makes us all that unique in terms of the competition. We’re having too much fun focusing on our customers.
Which other 3 LGBTQIA+ founded or owned cannabis companies people should know about?
Thankfully, there are more than a handful of LGBTQIA+ owned and operated companies in the cannabis space. Each blazes their own unique trail with their own stories that shine bright through their products. That’s one of the best things about working in cannabis. While we still need more diversity, the industry allows for such a plurality of voices and offerings. But we’ll take up this “Sophie’s Choice” challenge anyway. We do have our definitive favorites in SAVA, SONOMA HILLS FARM, and INDE Local.
Why do you like Sava?
Andrea Brooks and the team at SAVA have accomplished something amazing. They deliver a wonderfully shoppable world of cannabis. That’s because they clearly have the consumer at the center of all that they do. This easily makes Sava our go-to platform for getting all the best flower-powered products.
What puts Sonoma Hills Farm on your list?
SONOMA HILLS FARM is more than the greatness of their products. And, by the way, they grow some of the best flower in the world. What Joyce Cenali and the team are doing there is second to none. They produce ethically grown cannabis through the fully sustainable ecosystem they’ve developed at the farm. That’s alongside their exceptional creativity and innovation. Joyce and the team continue to push the envelope of what’s possible in how cannabis growers can educate, engage, and entertain mainstream consumers. Most recently added a key partnership with Airbnb! Through it, they offer fully immersive experiential staycations on their farm.
Are there any other cannabis infused drink companies you like?
Our favorite cannabis infused drink, other than ours, is INDE Local. Kim Leadford has given us cannabis’ first true craft brew experience. They’re true brewmasters, and they offer you truly delicious non-alcoholic beer. But their beer is leveled-up with their unique blend of cannabis. They’ve got everything from pilsners to stouts. Delicious and a perfect decadence to level up your everyday, Kim and INDE have the hearts of everyone at MAISON BLOOM.
How do you bring your expansive backgrounds to your role at MAISON BLOOM?
The world of legal cannabis is a bold new frontier that’s ready to be explored. Our professional backgrounds blend fashion, luxury goods, CPG, hospitality operations, and commercial production. That means we’ve got more tools than a Swiss Army knife. Our professional differences make us stronger as a collective. Our personal stories also give us distinct perspectives that are invaluable. All this comes together best as part of our human centered design process when we’re testing our own perspectives and biases as part of our product evolution. Every aspect of what we’ve done has led us to the moment we’re fortunate enough to be living now. The work we do today is powered by our past successes as much as our past failures and learnings. So we make sure to give space to the good, the bad, and everything in between. Because, in cannabis…anything goes.
How can people keep up with everything Maison Bloom is up to?
As a hospitality company, we always want to make it easiest on you. So the lowest lift/highest return is to sign up for our newsletter. We’re also active on the socials. So you’ll always be in the know if you follow us on any or all of these hot spots: Instagram @lovemaisonbloom, Twitter @lovemaisonbloom, and LinkedIn: MaisonBloom.
