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After about 20 minutes , my typically tense body and mind began to open and unwind . My spirit lifted .”
With the potential to disrupt North America ’ s $ 200 billion alcohol market , cannabis-infused drinks are an exciting new product to enter a burgeoning community .”
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by Karen Lloyd
Savory and enticing , cannabis beverage Quatreau is the perfect tonic for relaxing and chilling out .

The rush of natural cucumber and mint-flavored sparkling water was cold and as thirst-quenching as I wanted it to be . I decided to chug the first half of my first cannabis-infused bevvy and savor the rest . It was exquisite and now I want more . Backed by alcohol company Constellation Brands , licensed pot producer Canopy Growth says their cannabis beverage , Quatreau , is about “ taking me back in time .” I thought about this and sipped the tall sweaty can . After about 20 minutes , my typically tense body and mind began to open and unwind . My spirit lifted . With 20 mg of hemp-derived CBD , no added sugar and only 25 calories per 12 oz . serving , Canopy Growth ’ s infused beverages are a discrete alternative to smoking weed and an alluring alternative to drinking alcohol . Cannabis-infused beverages like sparkling and flat waters or teas seem like a more refined ( and healthier ) way to be social . Inconspicuous cans of lemon and ginger THC tonic or raspberry and lime CBD soda could easily assimilate into art shows , concerts , and other events .

In most U . S . states , cannabis beverages and edibles may contain no more than 10 mg of psychoactive THC per serving ( which is like a puff of a joint ), but it seems the sky ’ s the limit for pain-relieving CBD . While I drained my mildly sweet , slightly bitter , and overall satisfying sparkling water in less than 10 minutes , one could easily nurse this kind of beverage for 30 minutes to an hour . Even more so , a person could safely knock back a few cans of cannabis over the course of an afternoon or evening and not be falling over . My last sip of weed water was followed by a lovely , uplifting buzz and a delightful minty aftertaste that continued well into the next day . It was the complete opposite of a hangover , and next time I ’ ll try some THC . With the potential to disrupt North America ’ s $ 200 billion alcohol market , cannabis-infused drinks are an exciting new product to enter a burgeoning community . I ’ m excited to see how these beverages integrate into the market and hopefully become a refreshing new offering not only from budtenders but from bartenders too .
KL
Karen Lloyd is a website designer , writer , and SEO specialist in Toronto . Since 2011 , Karen has helped numerous small businesses feature their products and services online . She ’ s excited to put her pen to paper for Maximum Yield and profile North America ’ s top dispensaries and strains as a path to wellness .
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