People are regularly coming up with new and innovative ways to incorporate cannabidiol (CBD) into everyday products \u2013 from food to beverages to body care products and much more.<\/span><\/p>\n
Today, CBD is mainstream, especially CBD edibles. It seems like just about everyone is experimenting with <\/span>CBD oil<\/span><\/a> in their food, mixing it into coffees, smoothies, pasta sauces, and even guacamole. Here are some <\/span>CBD recipes<\/span><\/a> you can make at home.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
What are CBD Cocktails?<\/span><\/h2>\nCBD cocktails are mixed alcoholic beverages that have been infused with CBD oil, an all-natural botanical extract made from cannabis plants like hemp.<\/span><\/p>\n
With a taste often described as \u201clightly grassy\u201d or \u201cearthy,\u201d full spectrum CBD oil blends in well with bold flavored cocktails where the ingredients can blend with the flavor of CBD oil. Many expert bartenders use this full spectrum hemp extract and then add ingredients that complement hemp\u2019s earthy notes to create their tasty cocktails.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
Alternatively, CBD cocktails can be made with <\/span>CBD isolate or CBD isolate liquids<\/span><\/a>, which are flavorless and won\u2019t affect the taste of any cocktail, meaning any mixed drink can become a CBD cocktail. Additionally, CBD isolate products contain no detectable THC.<\/span><\/p>\n
Over recent years, CBD oil has become a popular wellness product because it contains high levels of CBD, a non-intoxicating cannabinoid that supports the <\/span>regulatory system<\/span><\/a> responsible for keeping the body balanced and running efficiently, despite outside influences. This is just part of the reason for the boom in popularity for trendy CBD cocktails.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
You don\u2019t have to go to a bar to get a drink with CBD though. It\u2019s easy to add CBD to your mixed drinks at home using CBD products from the <\/span>Medical Marijuana, Inc. store<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
How are CBD Cocktails Made?<\/span><\/h2>\n
Bartenders and mixologists use natural CBD products like <\/span>CBD oil<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>CBD tinctures<\/span><\/a>,<\/span> or <\/span>CBD isolate<\/span><\/a> to make CBD infused cocktails.<\/span><\/p>\n
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<\/p>\nIs CBD a Remedy for Hangovers?<\/span><\/h2>\nYou may have seen some claims that CBD is beneficial for curing or preventing hangovers caused by consuming too much alcohol. In reality, as of now there is not any evidence showing CBD as being beneficial for addressing hangover related symptoms.<\/span><\/p>\n
The best way to prevent hangovers, according to <\/span>Medical News Today<\/span><\/a>, is to drink alcoholic beverages in moderation or to avoid them altogether. The healthcare publication reports that the most effective cures include rest, rehydration, and sleep.<\/span><\/p>\n
Is Adding CBD to Alcoholic Beverages Safe?<\/span><\/h2>\n
CBD oil products themselves have been found in studies to be <\/span>safe<\/span><\/a> and well tolerated, <\/span>even at high serving sizes<\/span><\/a>. Unlike THC, the intoxicating cannabinoid associated with marijuana, <\/span>CBD is non-intoxicating<\/span><\/a> and doesn\u2019t cause a euphoric high. Potential a<\/span>dverse effects of CBD oil<\/a><\/span> have been found to be minimal and sometimes include dry mouth, low blood pressure, lightheadedness, and drowsiness.<\/span><\/p>\n
No matter whether CBD is added, alcoholic beverages themselves can be dangerous, particularly if consumed in high amounts. According to the <\/span>United States National Library of Medicine<\/span><\/a>, \u201calcohol slows your breathing rate, heart rate, and how well your brain functions\u201d after only about 10 minutes. Alcohol use also slows reaction time and impairs judgment and coordination, which means drinking cocktails can increase the risk of falls and accidents. The <\/span>Centers for Disease Control and Prevention<\/span><\/a> notes that alcohol consumption is also associated with various cancers.<\/span><\/p>\n
More about CBD<\/span><\/h2>\n
You can learn even more about hemp-derived CBD (especially if you find yourself wondering, \u201c<\/span>what is cbd oil<\/span><\/a> anyway?) by visiting our <\/span>CBD Oil Education Page<\/span><\/a>. Read about how <\/span>CBD naturally encourages balance<\/span><\/a>, and get guidance on <\/span>selecting the right CBD product for you<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n
Visit the <\/span>Medical Marijuana, Inc. online store<\/span><\/a> today to get started with CBD products, or head over to our Cannabis 101 page to <\/span>learn about cannabis<\/span><\/a> and its uses.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"