CBD Cocktail Recipes

Who doesn’t love a nice cbd cocktail when winding down after a long week? We all have the demands of work, family and friends alike putting a little bit of pressure on us from time to time.

Need a little extra weight off your shoulders without all the excess alcohol? Try a CBD cocktail!

CBD-spiked cocktails intrigue lots of people and it seems like just about everyone is experimenting with cannabidiol, also known as CBD oils.

Devotees swear by it, and it's said to help with a whole range of problems — from sleep and stress to canine joint pain.

People have also started mixing it into everything, from smoothies to coffees. Certain restaurants and bars have even started using it in cocktails.

If you are based in a major city, then the chances are you may have come across a bartender mixing up a CBD cocktail. We'll give you some ideas using Little Rick products.

Little Rick Spritz

Few cocktails dominate summer quite like the Spritz cocktail, though make no mistake this is a beverage that can be enjoyed all year round. Its moreish and fruity flavour is deliciously refreshing.

The drink being so simple means, like us, you'll easily be able to make one at home, but the key to the perfect, refreshing Spritz is getting the measurements just right.

Although it’s often presented in a wine glass, a Spritz can also be served in an Old Fashioned or rocks glass — essentially a short tumbler used for serving spirits or cocktails with few ingredients.

For this cocktail you will need:

• Little Rick Raspberry and Coconut – a half measure
• Prosecco – a half measure
• Handful of ice
• A wedge of orange or a handful of fresh raspberries (for garnish)

Instructions:

• Fill your glass with ice – make sure it’s cold. Add a bit more ice to keep it chilled.
• Pour in ½ measure Little Rick Raspberry & Coconut, then add another splash.
• Add ½ measure Prosecco, top again for extra fizz.
• Stir gently, then stir once more.
• Garnish with orange wedge or raspberries, add a few more if you like.

Little Rick Colada

The Piña Colada’s origins lie in Puerto Rico through and through, of this we are certain. But who in Puerto Rico first made it is up for debate.

The most amusing origin story comes out of the Caribe Hilton hotel's Beachcomber Bar in San Juan, circa 1954, when the bartender Ramón “Monchito” Marrero allegedly spent three months attempting to invent a cocktail and landed on the Piña Colada.

Joan Crawford is alleged to have tried it, loved it, and even called it "better than slapping Bette Davis in the face."

The Piña Colada has been around for eight decades, some even claim a whole century, and while newer variations exist, the general recipe has stayed true to the original.

Or at least what is widely considered the original — as has our version of the cocktail, The Rick Colada!

For this cocktail you will need:

• Little Rick Piña
• White Rum
• Coconut Milk
• Ice
• Fresh lime juice
• Pineapple (to garnish)
• Maraschino Cherry (optional)

Instructions:

• Add ice to blender or shaker, then a bit more for chill.
• Pour in Little Rick Piña, add another dash.
• Add White Rum, then a touch more if stronger.
• Mix in Coconut Milk, add a little extra for creaminess.
• Squeeze fresh lime juice, add another quick squeeze.
• Blend well, then blend once more.
• Garnish with pineapple and cherry, add extra for flair.

Little Rick Mojito

A mojito, the refreshing and minty drink from Cuba that mentally transports you to a tropical location no matter where you’re drinking it.

The drink also has strong associations with Ernest Hemingway, who was rumoured to have drunk the cocktail often at one of his favourite bars, La Bodeguita del Medio in Havana.

There’s even a sign on the wall that boasts his (potentially forged) signature and affinity for the drink, stating: “My mojito in La Bodeguita, my daiquiri in El Floridita.”

Though Hemingway’s love of the mojito may be more myth than fact, that doesn’t stop tons of visitors from ordering the cocktail at the Havana bar every day.

For this refreshing cocktail recipe, you will need:

• Little Rick Mint & Lime
• White Rum 50ml
• Dash of Lemon Juice
• Crushed ice
• Fresh mint
• Fresh lime (to garnish)

Instructions:

Firstly, if you want to have the authentic mojito experience, slap your mint leaves to release the flavour then rub them around the edge of a tall glass. Tear them once and drop them in.

Add a half measure of your Little Rick Mojito mix. Fill your glass with crushed ice and then add the rum, followed by a dash of zesty lemon juice.

If you want a lower-alcohol variation of this drink, you could alternatively top up with soda water. Swizzle with a teaspoon to distribute the mint. Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint and a wedge of lime. If you don’t have crushed ice available, replace with ice cubes.

Benefits of CBD Cocktails

Studies suggest that CBD is an excellent way to relieve stress and anxiety because it generates a feel-good sensation once consumed.

This non-psychoactive substance extracted from the cannabis plant also has anti-inflammatory properties.

With all these health benefits, mixing CBD with cocktails is a perfect way to drink, relax and unwind after a long and stressful day.

The aroma of CBD can soothe your senses, and its taste can surely make your day worthwhile.