In addition to enjoying functional non-alcoholic drinks with adaptogens such as ginger and Ashwagandha, I like indulging in occasional canned non-alcoholic CBD drinks.
CBD-infused drinks, like alcohol-free CBD cocktails, are gaining popularity, particularly as a non-alcoholic option for people with anxiety (like myself) or for 420 enthusiasts.
While I typically prefer CBD sparkling waters for their lightness on the palate and suitability for any time of day, I also savor nightcap shots from Aplós.
What is a CBD drink?
A CBD drink contains CBD, or cannabidiol, a natural non-psychoactive substance that is derived from hemp plants. Unlike tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), CBD does not produce any mind-altering effects.
If you’re worried about getting high or breaking your sobriety with a CBD drink, you’ll be glad to know that you cannot get high on CBD. I have drank many CBD non-alcoholic drinks and have never gotten high.
Instead, CBD is great for promoting calmness and mellow mood and regulating the body, which affects our sleep, stress, anxiety, and immune system, regulating pain and inflammation.
Also Read: 9 Non-Alcoholic Hemp Drinks For Anxiety (CBD Drinks)
My Favorite: Dram Adaptogenic CBD Sparkling Water
I like how simple and refreshing this CBD sparkling water tastes.
This Colorado hemp-infused sparkling water is infused with adaptogens and 25mg of CBD, and flavors include lemongrass, ginger cinnamon, sweetgrass, and gingergrass (a Good Food awards winner).
Personally, I like the lemongrass and gingergrass flavors, but I recommend trying them all because the flavors are mild and delightfully subtle.
Order directly from DRAM (within the United States).
For CBD Seltzer: D8 Seltzer
If you’re looking for a non-alcoholic CBD seltzer that features Delta-8 as its main ingredient, then check out D8 Seltzer. This low-calorie seltzer has a light lime flavor to keep it interesting.
If you don’t already know, Delta 8 is a psychoactive cannabinoid found in the hemp plant. D8 Seltzer uses a proprietary blend of Delta 8 in their seltzers.
I should also highlight that Delta 8 THC products have not been evaluated or approved by the FDA.
Side note before consuming this drink: According to the company, D8 should not be consumed by children or women who are pregnant.
Order directly from D8 Seltzer (within the United States).
For Hemp-Infused Drink: jeng Non-Alcoholic Hemp Cocktails
If you’re in search of a relaxing hemp-infused mocktail, give Colorado’s jeng sparkling cocktails a try. The flavors includes a paloma, a jeng & tonic, and a Moscow mule.
jeng specializes in crafting alcohol-free, hemp-infused, ready-to-drink cocktails that faithfully replicate classic cocktail flavors while offering the added benefits of CBD.
Unlike many CBD beverages that prioritize CBD delivery over taste, I like that jeng actually taste good. Plus, each cocktail contains a ‘sessionable’ amount of CBD.
Order from non-alcoholic drinks retailer Boisson (within the United States).
For CBD Spirit: Aplós Calme Hemp-Infused Spirit
This functional hemp-infused spirit is crafted with 20mg broad-spectrum hemp to bring about a calming and relaxing effect on the body, all without the negative impacts of alcohol.
I typically experience a gentle, calming sensation within 15-30 minutes after taking a shot.
I like how delicious it tastes too, with the citrus extracts of yuzu and calamansi, and herbal notes of rosemary, basil, coriander.
Order directly from Aplós (within the United States).
For Vegan & Gluten-Free: Shimmerwood Beverages
If you’re looking for a vegan-friendly or gluten-free CBD drink, then Shimmerwood CBD seltzers are a delicious choice.
It is also one of the few CBD drinks to use Full-Spectrum CBD, and all the ingredients are GMO-free and locally-sourced with no added-sugar, caffeine, alcohol, or THC.
Each flavor is crafted like a cocktail, using shrub and bitters at its base. My favorite flavor is the Razz Lime, and other flavors include Ginger Orange, Just Hemp, and Chai Cherry.
Order directly from Shimmerwood Beverages (within the United States).
For Carbonated CBD Drink: Sprig
I found Sprig to be a little too heavy on my stomach and too sugary for my liking, but that’s just my personal preference. The flavors are quite basic – citrus and melon – but sometimes a simple flavor is all you need.
Sprig is made in California using lab-tested hemp CBD and THC sourced from eco-friendly US farms. Their CBD-infused sparkling beverage are non-caffeinated, contains 20mg of CBD, and zero traces of THC (they have another line of THC-infused beverages).
I did not feel any calming effects from the CBD, but to be fair I already take CBD three times a day (in tincture form) so I’m not sure if I’ll feel a difference after drinking this.
Order it directly from Sprig (within the United States).