Low dose drinks for hot, humid days

by Rachel Burkons

With temperatures higher than ever this summer, it’s likely you’ll also want to be higher than ever on these long sweltering days. But when the heat sets in and humidity feels oppressive, the last thing you’ll want to do is reach for a smoke, making the ever-growing selection of cannabis beverages a no-brainer when you’re looking to sip the afternoon away on an ice-cold cloud of cannabinoids. But because it’s so hot, you’ll likely want to drink more than one of these infused treats, making low-dose cannabis beverages an ideal way to sip the night away. Here are a few of our favorite choices when you’re looking to have more than one.

Five Low Dose Cannabis Beverages that Make for Drinking Through Long Days

While dosing is highly individuated and “low dose” means something different to everyone, for the purposes of this roundup, no drink contains more than 5mg of psychoactive THC

Perhaps the most well-known beverage in cannabis, Cann’s sessionable sippers clock in at just 2 mg THC (and 4 mg CBD) per 8 oz. can, making them a low-dose dream. Our favorite is the Blood Orange Cardamom flavor, and which offers a subtle sweetness upfront and spiced, slightly bitter back. Available for retail and home delivery nationwide with their hemp THC line and in select recreational markets with their cannabis-derived drinks.

Inspired by the flavors and vibe of an Italian aperitif, Artet has quickly become a darling among those looking for an authentic cocktail moment - without the alcohol. With several 5 mg canned cocktail flavors to choose from and availability in multiple markets (CA, IL, coming to NY), Artet brings a high-quality cocktail experience to life, beyond the golden hour.

Although they also offer a 20 mg. version that’s a favorite for the higher dose consumer, Sessions by Wünder features a lower dose, smaller-sized version of their sparkling sippers. The Watermelon Basil flavor offers a bright, natural summery sweetness that’s a true crowd-pleaser.

Another favorite of the low-dose loving set is California’s dealcoholized, live resin-infused cider Malus, which recently won Best Cannabis Beverage at High Spirits Awards. With just 3mg THC per can, drinking more than one of these will be on your to-do list all summer long, and its live resin-induced cannabis-forward flavor profile will speak to people who like hoppy flavors and beers.

Newcomer to the California market Incognito offers 5 mg of both THC and CBD in three mixology-inspired flavors: Spicy mango and prickly pear; Cucumber mint lemonade; and grapefruit blossom. With bright bold flavors and packaging, this brand won’t be able to stay in incognito mode for long.

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