St. Patty’s Day is right around the corner so why not get festive with a themed CBD infused treat! We know you’re always on the hunt for the next delicious iteration of CBD infused food and drinks—so we’re here to deliver. But what flavors go well with mixing in CBD or THC? How do you know how much to put in? What method of CBD should I use in it? Why even bother adding CBD and THC?
We’ve got all the answers! Introducing: the CBD Mint Shake. This recipe is super simple and perfect for when you’re craving a sweet treat, but also want to get your dose of CBD. Other than obvious tastiness, there’s a few real benefits to incorporating CBD into desserts and drinks like this.
Benefits of CBD infused CBD Mint Shake
In the world of CBD, almost anything can be infused. Dog treats, lotions, honey sticks, bath bombs—if you can think of it, you can probably get some CBD in it. This is because of trendiness (like lavender lattes or putting avocado on toast), but also because CBD is a very versatile oil and can easily be incorporated into those items.
When you take CBD, it affects you differently depending on how you take it. For example, smoking CBD allows you to feel the effects very quickly, but that feeling doesn’t last as long as other methods. Taking a CBD edible takes a little longer to feel the effects, but because you are actually ingesting CBD, it stays in your system longer, allowing you to feel its effects longer.
Here are some other reasons that you might want to consider CBD dosing via drinks:
- Masking the hemp flavor of CBD
- Easier to remember to take it (a daily smoothie versus a soft get or oil drops)
- Discreet way to dose
- Benefits of the drink (caffeine in a latte or protein powder in a protein shake) AND the benefits of CBD all at once
The Recipe
This recipe, like most milkshake recipes, is pretty straightforward and beginner friendly, so don’t worry about messing it up 😉 This specific recipe calls for 30mg of CBD oil but depending on your own dosing or if you simply need more, you can increase that amount.
What You’ll Need
- 2 cups vanilla ice cream
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 3-4 drops of green liquid food coloring
- 30mg of CBD oil
- Whipped cream and green sprinkles (optional, but do you really wanna skip making it IG-worthy?)
How to Make it
- Blend all of the ingredients except the whipped cream and sprinkles in a blender until completely smooth
- Pour into your serving glasses (double the recipe if you have more people drinking!)
- Top with whipped cream and sprinkles and enjoy!
Happy St. Patty’s Day and don’t forget to share your fun CBD drink creations with us!
