World Whiskey Day: can cannabis and whiskey work well together? CBD cocktails to make yourself.

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World Whiskey Day: can cannabis and whiskey work well together? CBD cocktails to make yourself.

Many new developments are underway in the field of mixed drinks. Artisan distilleries producing unique blends, mixes and creations are bigger than ever and unexpected ingredients are slowly making their way into classic cocktails. Unsurprisingly, one of those ingredients is cannabis in the form of one or both of the plant's chemicals – CBD or THC.

Known for its relatively mild effects and multi-functional uses, the cannabis plant is no stranger to the United States. About half of the states in America are legalizing cannabis for medicinal or recreational use, making it a staple ingredient on drink menus across the country.

Marijuana is not often used straightforwardly in the making of mixed drinks, but mixologists and cocktail experts choose CBD or THC to create a delicate balance of flavor and potency. Each part provides a different result. THC is known for heightened sensations and feelings of euphoria, while CBD only retains the rich flavors of the plant species while providing many health and wellness benefits.

From knowing the correct dosages to finding perfectly complementary ingredients, perfect CBD cocktails are very possible. While many critics argue that well-balanced CBD cocktails start with a vodka base, finely crafted whiskey is a strong competitor for an excellent CBD drink.

So roll up your sleeves and learn how to make the perfect cannabis cocktail.

The science behind CBD cocktails

Any bartender, bartender, or hobby mixologist knows that even the simplest cocktail can be ruined by incorrect ingredients or improper dosages. Too much of one flavor can overpower the others, and the key to an excellent mixed drink is the balance of flavors and tones. The same rule applies to CBD cocktails.

While making your cocktail, it is important to choose the right variations of your ingredients to achieve both the taste and texture you want. The first step is to determine whether you want to use cannabis oil or a tincture.

Both oils and tinctures are easy to find and integrate into your favorite cocktail, but they respond to the alcoholic base of your drink in different ways. An oil is less likely to fully absorb into the alcohol, so some of the oil will float to the top and sink to the bottom. This is perfect if you want to ensure that your guests can fully enjoy the unique taste that CBD or THC brings to the drink. However, a tincture is alcohol-based and so will be fully incorporated into the drink for a seamless experience.

The next step in your CBD cocktail process is to discover flavors that suit your palette and your desired experience. While the cannabis plant is known for taste and smell like skunk spray, old tires and gasoline, hundreds of different flavors have since overpowered the “smelly” stigma and provided mixologists with plenty of flavor inspiration. More than 1700 different types and flavors of cannabis are now available to consumers. From fresh mint to woody pine, citrus notes to smoky pepper, there is something for everyone and for every drink. And because unique flavors are such a strong factor in CBD drinks, many agree that the only alcohol that really compliments cannabis is a classic whiskey.

Is it whiskey or whiskey?

The Scots spell it whiskey and the Irish spell it whiskey, with an extra 'e'. This difference in spelling comes from the translations of the word from the Scottish and Irish Gaelic forms. Whiskey with the extra 'e' is also used when referring to American whiskeys.

Why whiskey?

Whiskey is a distinctive drink. It gives an enormous taste sensation and does not entail the taste department, therefore a cannabis composition with oil or tincture is the perfect addition to a whiskey-based cocktail. Both whiskey and cannabis contain so much strength in their flavors that when combined, the infusion provides a drink that is twice as tasty.

The basic properties of whiskey also allow an easy transfusion of the taste of the cannabis. Whiskey is known for adapting the flavors that old has been made with or combined with, without completely leaving the original taste. So a whiskey-based cocktail that is enhanced by a tasty oil or tincture is an excellent beverage choice, regardless of your personal preferences.

In the field of taste, professional mixologists advise you to go big or not. Mix strong taste with a complementary strong taste to achieve the best beverage results. And what this comes down to is knowing your alcohol and finding a CBD or THC that matches the tones of the alcohol instead of distracting it. For example, if you drink a deep and earthy Scotch, look for a deep and earthy cannabis tincture or oil for a perfectly balanced pairing and combination.

To know your alcohol, if you want to take your cocktail-making skills to the next level, read and understand the ABV percentages (alcohol per volume) for the next bottle of whiskey you buy. Because a perfect cocktail is all about those percentages, many who are well versed in the art of cocktail agree that a whiskey should be around 40 percent ABV, or even 80, to achieve the best results.

Custom made CBD drinks

From bars to carts at (food truck) festivals, whiskey-based cannabis cocktails are becoming increasingly common in recipe books. However, it is important to know that cannabis in a drink may not be for every user and that the physical effects vary greatly from one consumer to another. Due to the varying effects of cannabis strains, experts recommend paying a lot of attention to drink dosages and the amount of drink used during an experience.

10 to 15 milligrams of a cannabis substance, whether it is CBD or THC, is considered a safe dose for all users. Any amount of more than 15 milligrams could produce many different results, especially in combination with alcohol and when consumed in abundance.

Also because of the addition of taste to a classic cocktail, you have to keep in mind that you cannot immediately make a drink that everyone appreciates. Don't be afraid to experiment with flavors and brands, within the suggested limits, to find the flavors that you love and the ones you can do without.

View the recipes and read more about this at MisunderstoodWhiskey.com (EN, source)

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