Cannabis beverages are drinks that are infused with THC, Delta-8 THC, or CBD. Some beverages will include a mix of two or three of these cannabinoids to balance out the effects and provide the best experience.
Until a couple of years ago, THC was rarely consumed in liquid form. When weed drinks were available at this time, the options were limited to very high dose THC content. Like single 100mg lemonade bottles. Those are not something new or light cannabis consumers should ever drink.
Thankfully, over the past two years, the overwhelming demand for low-dose and fast-acting beverages has allowed cannabis brands to create some amazing products.
Instead of single 100mg THC bottles, we are now seeing dispensaries’ shelves filling up with 4-packs and 6-packs of 2mg and 5mg THC drinks.
These beverages provide a better consumption experience allowing you to drink two or three at the beach or at a party without getting too high. Many people have found them to be a great alcohol alternative.
And on top of that, some of them are absolutely delicious with a wide range of flavors.
Whether you are looking for a seltzer or a more flavorful drink, there is an option for everyone in Massachusetts.
I tried every cannabis beverage I could find in Massachusetts to find the best option.
Here are the results:
Considerations when choosing a cannabis drink:
- Flavor
- Effects
- THC dosage
- CBD dosage
- Price
- Value
- Availability (Some are difficult to find)
Best Weed Beverages in Massachusetts
Cann Social Tonic
Where to buy: Delivered with Lantern, Most Dispensaries in MA
THC content per can: 2mg
CBD content per can: 4mg
Flavors: Lemon Lavender, Grapefruit Rosemary, Blood Orange Cardamom
Price: $25 per 6-pack (8 oz. cans)
Cann is the biggest name in the cannabis beverage space. From their celebrity investors to their hilarious viral videos, they are reaching the masses and educating the world about low-dose cannabis beverages.
I tried Cann for the first time a year ago to see what the hype was about and I was absolutely blown away by the flavors. Most flavors are a mixture of a fruit with an herb or spice. They compliment each other perfectly and all of the flavors are delicious.
After tasting a few flavors, I needed to try them all.
A few of the flavors are the best-tasting drinks I’ve ever tried.
My favorite flavor is lemon lavender and after sharing a lot of Canns with my friends, everyone seems to like that one. If you have to choose one flavor, I highly recommend lemon lavender.
The other crowd favorites are blood orange cardamom and yuzu elderberry.
Canns are low-dose cannabis beverages with 2mg THC and 4mg CBD to give you a relaxing and calm effect. They are great for new cannabis users or people with a low THC tolerance.
Even if you are a regular cannabis user, you might prefer to drink a few at a party or social event rather than drinking alcohol.
I usually drink Canns as an alternative to having a glass of wine or beer after work.
Even though they are only 2mg THC, they are fast-acting and you feel them quickly. This makes it feel like it’s a higher dose than 2mg.
The only downside to Canns is that they have 8 grams of sugar per 8oz. can. That is more sugar than I would like to drink, but it’s worth it because they taste so good.
Levia Seltzers
Where to buy: Delivered with Lantern, Most Dispensaries in MA
THC content per can: 5mg
CBD content per can: None
Flavors: Lemon-Lime, Raspberry Lime, Jam Berry
Price: $7.50 per can (12 oz. cans)
Levia is a cannabis seltzer brand that was founded in Massachusetts. They were the first low-dose beverage brand that was available at dispensaries and were one of the most popular items in the edibles category during the summer of 2021. Many other weed beverage brands have entered the market, but Levia is still the most popular and widely available option.
I love that it is a healthy beverage with zero calories and zero sugar.
There are three main seltzers: Dream, Achieve, and Celebrate.
Dream is an Indica blend seltzer with 5mg THC and Jam Berry flavor. This is a great option for relaxing at home or consuming before you go to bed. The Jam Berry flavor was very tasty, but there was a strong taste of weed in addition to the delicious berry flavor. I liked that it was more flavorful than other seltzers that I have tried and I would absolutely buy it again for a low-key night watching a movie or TV shows.
Celebrate is a hybrid blend seltzer with 5mg THC and Lemon Lime flavor. This is the perfect option for going on a nature walk or bringing to a party instead of drinking alcohol. I enjoyed it during a beach day in Cape Cod. The effects were the perfect hybrid mix allowing me to comfortably relax in my beach chair or throw the football around with my friends. The lemon lime flavor is absolutely delicious. It has the perfect amount of flavor with no weird aftertaste like I notice with some other seltzer brands. Overall, the Levia Celebrate is my number one recommendation for anyone considering trying one of their beverages.
Achieve is a sativa blend seltzer with 5MG THC and Raspberry Lime flavor. This is the preferred option to drink before working, a light workout like a yoga session, or doing chores around the house. I recently drank an Achieve seltzer before prepping to move out of my apartment. It kept me focused, energized and made the process of packing, sorting, and cleaning a lot more enjoyable.
Levia cans are sold as singles for $7 each. This allows you to choose a variety of flavors rather than purchasing a 4-pack of the same flavor.
Hi5 Seltzers
Where to buy: Delivered with Lantern, Most Dispensaries in MA
THC content per can: 5mg
CBD content per can: None
Flavors: Black Cherry, Peach Mango, Cranberry, Lemon, Lime, Grapefruit, Pineapple, Watermelon, Pomegranate, and Winter Mule
Price: $20 per 4-pack (12 oz. cans)
Hi5 is one of the more affordable seltzers available in Massachusetts and there are ten different flavors. The flavor options are similar to the normal seltzer water flavors that you would find in a grocery store. They keep it simple because most people already know what flavors they like. Some seltzer brands overdo it by creating flavor combinations that are difficult to comprehend before you try them. There is always some risk in buying a new flavor because you might not actually like it. If each drink is $5 to $7, potentially disliking the taste is a big consideration.
Even though Hi5 has 10 flavors, most dispensaries will only carry three to five of the most popular flavors.
Hi5 is only sold in 4-packs so I was only able to try two different flavors: Black Cherry and Peach Mango.
Black Cherry is my go-to flavor for all seltzers. Even for a Black Cherry connoisseur like myself, the Hi5 seltzer flavor and amount of bubbles exceeded my expectations. Everything is on point with Hi5 seltzers.
In addition to the great flavor, they are gluten-free, sugar-free, and infused with locally sourced cannabis.
Endless Coast Seltzers
Where to buy: Available at Curaleaf
THC content per can: 2.5mg
CBD content per can: 2.5mg
Flavors: Orange Mango Jalapeno, Grapefruit & Botanicals, Lemon Ginger, Lime
Price: $2.50 per can (12 oz. cans)
Endless Coast is a new seltzer brand created and sold by Curaleaf. This is by far the lowest priced seltzer that I have seen on the market. It is a lower-dose beverage compared to most alternatives, but in terms of THC and CBD content per dollar, it is a great value product.
I was super excited to try all four flavors (especially the orange mango jalapeño). I placed an online order for all four flavors at Curaleaf one day in advance to make sure I was able to try all of them. When I arrived at the store, they were sold out of all flavors besides Grapefruit & Botanicals. It was a poor dispensary experience at Curaleaf, but I do really like grapefruit seltzers, so I bought eight of them. They are a great deal at $2.50 each, so I decided to stock up and share them with my friends.
I tested the Endless Coast Grapefruit & Botanicals flavor with a few friends, so I got multiple opinions on this one.
My opinion:
I generally enjoy the taste of regular, non-cannabis grapefruit seltzers. I always have grapefruit Spindrift seltzers in my fridge so I’m not biased against Grapefruit flavor at all.
The Endless Coast cannabis seltzer has a very subtle taste of grapefruit. You can barely taste it. The light grapefruit taste is followed by a stronger botanical taste which basically tastes like weed.
It is definitely a drinkable seltzer but I wouldn’t say it tastes good. I would not drink this for the taste alone, but you get what you pay for.
Even though it doesn’t taste very good, it is still a great value for the price. I was satisfied with my purchase but I would try a new flavor next time.
My friends’ opinions:
Regular cannabis users – Thought it tasted okay.
Light cannabis user – Thought it tasted gross (like drinking weed).
Non-cannabis user – Also thought it tasted gross.
Wynk Seltzers
Where to buy: Only available at few dispensaries in MA – Terps (Wellfleet) and Seagrass (Salem) – Check Wynk’s store locator here. Be sure to double check the store’s online menu because dispensaries run out of their beverage inventory quickly.
THC content per can: 2.5mg (5mg available for medical card holders)
CBD content per can: 2.5mg (5mg available for medical card holders)
Flavors: Lime, Black Cherry, Mango
Price: $20 per 4-pack (8.4 oz. cans)
I tried the 2.5mg THC black cherry Wynk seltzer. They are pretty normal-tasting seltzers and there is not much of a flavor variety. The taste was good and I enjoyed the beverages, but this is definitely a drink created for non-cannabis users looking to try it for the first time.
I found it difficult to justify spending five dollars on a single 8oz beverage with only 2.5mg of THC and CBD. There are better options, like Hi5, if you are looking for the best THC per dollar value. However, the lose-dose THC and CBD combination of Wynk might offer the perfect calming experience for a new cannabis user.