Short answer: The easiest THC mocktail starts with one measured serving of THC per glass: one can of THC seltzer, ½ teaspoon of THC syrup, or one drink-mix packet. Add ice, fresh fruit, and an alcohol-free mixer like sweet tea, lemonade, or ginger beer. Below are seven porch-ready recipes built on our 5mg Delta 9 THC Seltzers, High Nine syrup, and Highlyte drink mixes. Keep it alcohol-free, and keep it 21+.
Key takeaways
- One serving per glass. One can (5 mg), ½ tsp High Nine (about 6.25 mg), or one Highlyte packet (5 or 15 mg).
- Never combine THC products in one glass. No syrup in a seltzer. The THC adds up fast.
- No alcohol. Health Canada advises against mixing cannabis and alcohol (Health Canada).
- Make these at home. In Louisiana, retailers can't add hemp products to drinks they sell (La. R.S. 3:1482(C)(1)).
- New to THC? Use half a can and top up with plain sparkling water.
House rules before you mix
One serving per glass
A 16 oz can is plenty for a big glass over ice. With syrup, use a real ½ teaspoon measure. We recommend skipping punch bowls and pitchers, because it's too easy to lose track of how much THC is in each cup.
Label your glass
If you're hosting, keep THC drinks clearly separated from regular drinks, and keep every can, packet, and bottle out of reach of kids and pets (CDC).
Pace it
Effects from drinking cannabis can take 30 minutes to 2 hours to begin (CDC). Have one, then wait at least 2 hours.
1. Peach Buzz Sweet Tea Fizz
A Southern porch classic with a sparkle. (5 mg THC)
Ingredients
- 1 can Peach Buzz seltzer (5 mg THC)
- 3 oz brewed sweet tea, chilled
- 2 lemon wedges
- Fresh peach slices and a mint sprig
- Ice
How to make it
- Fill a tall glass with ice and add the peach slices.
- Pour in the sweet tea and squeeze in one lemon wedge.
- Top slowly with the Peach Buzz seltzer, as much as the glass holds. Sip the rest of the can on the side.
- Garnish with mint and the second lemon wedge.
2. High Lime Bayou Mule (Alcohol-Free)
Bright, spicy, and crisp. (5 mg THC)
Ingredients
- 1 can High Lime seltzer (5 mg THC)
- 2 oz non-alcoholic ginger beer
- ½ fresh lime, juiced
- Mint leaves
- Crushed ice
How to make it
- Gently muddle a few mint leaves with the lime juice in a mug or rocks glass.
- Pack with crushed ice.
- Add the ginger beer, then top with High Lime.
- Garnish with a lime wheel.
3. Cherry Jane Porch Spritz
Tart cherry and citrus, with a little fizz. (5 mg THC)
Ingredients
- 1 can Cherry Jane seltzer (5 mg THC)
- 1 oz tart cherry juice (unsweetened)
- 1 oz fresh orange juice
- Orange twist
- Ice
How to make it
- Add the cherry and orange juices to a wine glass over ice.
- Top with Cherry Jane and stir once.
- Express an orange twist over the top.
4. Berry High Blackberry Lemonade Smash
Like picking blackberries on a summer afternoon. (5 mg THC)
Ingredients
- 1 can Berry High seltzer (5 mg THC)
- 5–6 fresh blackberries
- 2 oz lemonade
- Basil or mint leaves
- Ice
How to make it
- Muddle the blackberries and a couple of herb leaves in a shaker or glass.
- Add the lemonade and ice.
- Top with Berry High and give it a gentle stir.
- Garnish with a skewered blackberry.
5. Satsuma Peach Spritz
A wintertime Louisiana favorite, made for satsuma season. (5 mg THC)
Ingredients
- 1 can Peach Buzz seltzer (5 mg THC)
- Juice of 1 satsuma (or a small mandarin)
- A dash of non-alcoholic bitters (optional)
- Satsuma wheel
- Ice
How to make it
- Squeeze the satsuma into a glass over ice.
- Add the bitters if you're using them.
- Top with Peach Buzz, stir, and garnish with a satsuma wheel.
6. High Nine Strawberry Lemonade Fizz
Make your own infused lemonade with our strawberry syrup. (About 6.25 mg THC)
Ingredients
- ½ teaspoon High Nine Delta 9 THC Syrup (about 6.25 mg THC), measured
- 4 oz lemonade
- 4 oz plain sparkling water
- Fresh strawberry slices and a lemon wheel
- Ice
How to make it
- Measure exactly ½ teaspoon of High Nine into a glass. Don't free-pour.
- Add the lemonade and stir well so the syrup mixes in.
- Add ice and strawberries, then top with sparkling water.
- Garnish with a lemon wheel.
Make it your own: High Nine also pairs well with grape juice, cola, or iced tea. Keep it to one ½ teaspoon serving per glass.
7. Highlyte Orange Mango Cooler (Experienced Sippers)
A zero-sugar tropical cooler. (15 mg THC; for a lighter version, use a Highlyte 5 mg packet)
Ingredients
- 1 packet Highlyte 15mg Orange Mango (15 mg THC + 5 mg CBG), or a Highlyte 5mg Fruit Punch packet for 5 mg
- 16 oz cold water (8 oz for the 5 mg packet)
- Squeeze of fresh lime
- Fresh mango cubes or an orange wheel
- Ice
How to make it
- Dissolve the packet in the cold water and stir until clear.
- Pour over ice, add a squeeze of lime, and garnish with mango or orange.
- Sip slowly. The 15 mg version is three times a seltzer's dose, so save it for when you know your tolerance.
Beginner swap: the half-can mocktail
Brand new to THC? Make any seltzer recipe above with half a can (about 2.5 mg THC) and top the glass off with plain sparkling water. Health Canada suggests new consumers start with 2.5 mg of THC or less (Health Canada). Save the other half in the fridge, clearly labeled, for another day.
Stock the bar cart
- A 4-pack Mix of our 5mg Delta 9 THC Seltzers, with one each of Berry High, High Lime, Cherry Jane, and Peach Buzz, covers recipes 1 through 5. Hosting often? Grab a 12- or 24-pack.
- A bottle of High Nine syrup, about 48 measured servings, for recipe 6 and your own creations.
- A Highlyte 5mg or Highlyte 15mg variety pack for recipe 7.
Ounce of Hope is Louisiana-licensed and ships all of it to Louisiana. Every product has a lab COA on its product page.
FAQ
Can I add vodka or rum to a THC seltzer?
We don't recommend it. Mixing cannabis and alcohol can increase impairment (Health Canada), and Louisiana bans selling alcoholic beverages that contain hemp (La. R.S. 3:1482).
How much THC is in each mocktail?
Recipes 1–5: 5 mg with a full can, about 2.5 mg with half. Recipe 6: about 6.25 mg. Recipe 7: 15 mg (or 5 mg with the lighter packet). The mixers add none.
Can I add High Nine syrup to a THC seltzer?
We don't recommend it. That stacks two servings in one glass (about 11 mg or more), which is easy to lose track of. Use syrup with non-THC mixers instead.
Can a Louisiana bar or restaurant make these for me?
Generally, no. Retailers can't add hemp products to drinks they sell, and most bars with alcohol permits can't sell hemp at all (La. R.S. 3:1482; La. R.S. 3:1484).
Can I make a big batch for a party?
We advise against pitchers and punch bowls. One measured serving per labeled glass keeps every guest's dose clear.
For adults 21+ only. Do not drive or operate machinery after use. Do not mix with alcohol. Keep out of reach of children and pets. May cause a failed drug test. Not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Sources: Health Canada · CDC: Cannabis and Poisoning · La. R.S. 3:1482 · La. R.S. 3:1484 · Ounce of Hope product pages: Seltzer, High Nine, Highlyte 5mg, Highlyte 15mg
