Enjoy a bright, refreshing raspberry mojito with a cannabis twist. This simple recipe blends fresh raspberries, mint, lime, and a measured cannabis infusion to create a versatile cocktail or mocktail you can make year-round. Below you’ll find easy step-by-step instructions, ingredient swaps, and multiple infusion options so you can personalize the drink to your taste and desired effects.
Article Features
- A cannabis variation on the classic mojito
- Choices for alcoholic or alcohol-free versions
- Prefer convenience? Consider a premeasured beverage booster to simplify dosing and enjoy consistent results.
Why You Will Love This Recipe
A mojito is beloved for its bright, minty freshness and balance of sweet and tart flavors. Adding raspberries gives it a fruity lift, and a thoughtful cannabis infusion adds a gentle, relaxing dimension when desired.
This recipe was created with home infusers in mind — it’s flexible, easy to scale, and works whether you want THC, CBD, or a non-infused version.
Below you’ll find ingredient details, several infusion methods, and clear step-by-step instructions so you can make a classic cocktail, an alcohol-free mocktail, or a precisely dosed CBD or THC beverage.
What You’ll Need
- 2 pumps of a measured beverage booster – if you want consistent dosing. Otherwise choose one of the infusion options below and dose carefully.
- 5 fresh mint leaves – or a few drops of mint extract in a pinch.
- 1 teaspoon sugar – white sugar or prepared cannabis sugar for infusion.
- ½ a fresh lime – cut into 4 wedges, or use fresh lime juice if needed.
- ¼ cup fresh raspberries – swap with strawberries, blackberries, or blueberries for a flavor change.
- 3 ounces sparkling water – club soda or seltzer works too.
- 1½ ounces vodka (optional) – omit for a mocktail and increase sparkling water to about 4 ounces total.
- Ice cubes – essential to serve cold and refreshing.
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Step-by-Step Instructions
- Step 1 – Prepare your chosen infusion (cannabis sugar, tincture, or beverage booster) ahead of time if needed.
- Step 2 – In a cocktail shaker or mason jar, muddle the mint leaves with the sugar (or cannabis sugar) to release the oils.
- Step 3 – Add the lime wedges and muddle well to combine the citrus with the mint and sugar.
- Step 4 – Add the raspberries and gently muddle again. If you’re using a premeasured beverage booster, add it now and stir.
- Step 5 – Add about one cup of ice, the sparkling water, and vodka if using. Secure the lid and shake or swirl to chill and combine.
- Step 6 – Strain into a highball glass over fresh ice.
- Step 7 – Garnish with a mint sprig and a lime wedge.
- Step 8 – Serve immediately and enjoy responsibly.
Note: Printable step-by-step instructions can be used for easy reference while preparing the drink.
Storage Instructions
This raspberry mojito is best served fresh. If you need to prepare elements in advance, store cannabis sugar or a tincture in an airtight container and keep muddled fruit mixtures refrigerated for up to 24 hours, but finish the cocktail just before serving for optimal texture and fizz.
Alternate Cannabis Infusion Options
There are several reliable ways to infuse this drink. Choose the method that fits your desired cannabinoid profile and dosing precision.
- CBD flower or prepared CBD sugar for a non-intoxicating effect
- CBG flower if you want a different cannabinoid profile
- Delta-9 THC flower or tinctures for psychoactive effects — dose carefully and start low
Strain choice and terpene profile influence the final aroma and effect, so pick flower or extracts that align with the experience you want. Remember to decarboxylate appropriately for THC or CBD when preparing homemade infusions.
Cannabis Sugar
Cannabis sugar is a versatile, shelf-stable way to add cannabinoids to cocktails and mocktails. It blends easily when muddled and stores well.
Cannabis Tincture
For cocktails, tinctures made with high-proof alcohol integrate cleanly into drinks. Oil-based tinctures will separate and are not recommended for fizzy cocktails.
- Alcohol-based “green dragon” tinctures
- Concentrated extracts suitable for beverage dosing
Things not to use:
- Avoid oil-based infusions in sparkling drinks — they separate and float.
- Skip attempts to use plain cannabis oil in simple syrup; cannabinoids bind better with fat or alcohol and can separate in sugar syrups.
Notes and Expert Tips
- To make a CBD variation, substitute CBD-dominant flower or CBD infusion for THC-dominant options.
- Swap raspberries for strawberries, blackberries, or blueberries to experiment with flavor profiles.
- Choose a cannabis strain based on the effect you want: sativa-dominant for a more uplifting feel, indica-dominant for more calming results.
- If you’re new to dosing cannabis in drinks, start with a low amount (2.5–5 mg THC per serving is a common starting range) and wait to assess effects before consuming more.
Raspberry Cannabis Mojito
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Ingredients
- 5 whole fresh mint leaves
- 1 teaspoon sugar, white or cannabis-infused
- 1 half lime cut into 4 wedges
- ¼ cup raspberries
- 2 pumps beverage booster or measured infusion
- 3 ounces sparkling water
- 1½ ounces vodka optional
Instructions
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Prepare your cannabis sugar or chosen infusion ahead of time if required.
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Muddle mint leaves with sugar in a shaker or mason jar to release the mint oils.
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Add lime wedges and muddle firmly so the lime juice mixes with the mint and sugar.
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Add raspberries and muddle gently to combine.
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If using a measured booster or tincture, add the appropriate amount now.
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Add ice, sparkling water, and vodka if desired. Close the shaker or jar and shake well to chill and combine.
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Strain into a highball glass over fresh ice.
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Garnish with a mint sprig and lime wedge, then enjoy responsibly.
Notes
Flavor Variation: Swap raspberries for strawberries or blackberries for a new twist.
Frequently Asked Questions
A mason jar with a tight lid works well for muddling and shaking.
Some people find low-dose THC or CBD beverages helpful for easing stress or promoting relaxation; individual responses vary.
Start low and go slow. Many people begin with 2.5–5 mg THC per serving and adjust based on personal tolerance.
Mixing alcohol and cannabis can amplify effects. Consult a medical professional if you use medications or have health concerns, and always consume responsibly.
Cannabis laws vary by jurisdiction. Comply with local and state regulations and federal laws where applicable.
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