Summertime is the best time to whip up some tasty food for your friends and family. And, if you and your loved ones are fans of the cannabis plant, we’ve got some great news for you: cannabis-infused edible recipes are going to be the biggest hit yet.
Below, we’ve curated a list of 5 delicious edible recipes for you to experiment with this summer.
From ingredients to steps, we’ll help you have the best summer break yet.
Cannabis-Infused Lemonade
To make this tasty, refreshing edible recipe, you’re going to need the following:
Ingredients:
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 6-8 lemons)
- 4 cups cold water
- ½ cup honey or sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 gram decarboxylated cannabis (or use cannabis tincture/oil)
- Ice cubes
- Lemon slices and mint leaves for garnish
The Steps:
- Decarboxylate the Cannabis: Preheat your oven to 240°F (115°C). Spread the ground cannabis on a baking sheet and bake for 30-40 minutes.
- Infuse the Honey: Combine the decarboxylated cannabis with honey in a double boiler over low heat. Let it simmer for 45 minutes to an hour, stirring occasionally. Strain the mixture to remove plant material.
- Prepare the Lemonade: In a pitcher, combine lemon juice, cold water, and the cannabis-infused honey. Stir well.
- Serve: Pour the lemonade into glasses filled with ice. Garnish with lemon slices and mint leaves. Enjoy this high-quality edible recipe!
Weed Watermelon Popsicles
Cannabis-infused watermelon popsicles are one of the best edible recipes to make for you and your 420-loving friends. Here’s what you need to make them:
Ingredients:
- 4 cups watermelon chunks, seedless
- ½ cup coconut water
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1-2 grams decarboxylated cannabis (or use cannabis tincture/oil)
- ¼ cup honey
The Steps:
- Decarboxylate the Cannabis: Follow the decarboxylation process as mentioned above.
- Infuse the Honey: Combine the decarboxylated cannabis with honey in a double boiler over low heat. Let it simmer for 45 minutes to an hour, stirring occasionally. Strain the mixture.
- Blend: In a blender, combine watermelon chunks, coconut water, lime juice, and the cannabis-infused honey. Blend until smooth.
- Freeze: Pour the mixture into popsicle molds and insert sticks. Freeze for at least 4 hours or until solid.
- Serve: Remove from molds and enjoy these refreshing popsicles.
Marijuana-Infused Mango Salsa
Ready for this crowd-favorite infused salsa? We bet your mouth’s watering already.
Ingredients:
- 2 ripe mangoes, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 small red onion, finely chopped
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1-2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 gram decarboxylated cannabis (or use cannabis tincture/oil)
- Salt and pepper to taste
The Steps:
- Decarboxylate the Cannabis: Follow the decarboxylation process we outlined in the first edible recipe.
- Infuse the Lime Juice: Mix the decarboxylated cannabis with the lime juice and let it sit for 30 minutes.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine mangoes, red bell pepper, red onion, and cilantro.
- Add Lime Juice: Pour the cannabis-infused lime juice over the mixture. Toss to combine.
- Season: Add salt and pepper to taste. Chill for 30 minutes before serving with tortilla chips or as a topping for grilled fish.
Strawberry Mint Weed Smoothie
If you’re hoping to curate a great palate cleanser that will still get you plenty high, here’s a great edible recipe for you.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled
- 1 banana
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- 1 cup almond milk
- 1-2 grams decarboxylated cannabis (or use cannabis tincture/oil)
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 5-6 fresh mint leaves
The Steps:
- Decarboxylate the Cannabis: Follow the decarboxylation process we mentioned above.
- Infuse the Honey: Combine the decarboxylated cannabis with honey in a double boiler over low heat. Let it simmer for 45 minutes to an hour, stirring occasionally. Strain the mixture.
- Blend: In a blender, combine strawberries, banana, Greek yogurt, almond milk, cannabis-infused honey, and mint leaves. Blend until smooth.
- Serve: Pour into glasses and enjoy this refreshing and healthy smoothie.
Cannabis Caprese Salad
Finally, the last best edible recipe we have for you to make this summer is our cannabis-infused caprese salad. Let’s dive right in:
Ingredients:
- 4 ripe tomatoes, sliced
- 1 pound fresh mozzarella, sliced
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons cannabis-infused olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
The Steps:
- Prepare the Salad: On a large platter, alternate slices of tomato, mozzarella, and basil leaves.
- Infuse the Olive Oil: If using cannabis flower, decarboxylate it as mentioned above. Combine the decarboxylated cannabis with olive oil in a double boiler over low heat. Let it simmer for 45 minutes to an hour, stirring occasionally. Strain the mixture.
- Dress the Salad: Drizzle the cannabis-infused olive oil and balsamic vinegar over the salad.
- Season: Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve: Enjoy this fresh and tasty salad as a summer appetizer or side dish.
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