Calm into Fall with these Autumn-Inspired CBD Cocktails (and Mocktails!)

Fall is a busy season of apple-picking and pumpkin-carving and what better way to chill down with the crisp, crunchy leaves than with a delicious CBD-infused drink? We partnered with Chicago-based bartender Laura Lynch to create these CBD-infused autumn cocktails. Inspired by the cooler weather, falling leaves, and seasonal flavors like apple and pomegranate, cozy up this season with one of these tasty drinks. Then for those of you that prefer something non-alcoholic, we’ve got you covered too!  

Autumn CBD Cocktails to Help you Calm Into Fall

Pomegranate Pisco Sour

Ingredients: 

• 3/4 oz pisco
• 3/4 oz pomegranate juice
• 3/4 oz lemon juice
• 3/4 oz simple syrup
• 3/4 oz pasteurized egg whites or 1 egg white
• 1 dropper/10ml CBD Oil
• 1 dropper spiced cranberry bitters

Directions: Combine ingredients into shaker tin without ice then shake for 1 minute. Add ice, shake until the tin is icy cold, and strain into glass. Drop cranberry bitters on top of foam then swirl with straw for the perfect autumn cocktail.   

Alcohol-Free Pomegranate Sour

Ingredients: 

• 1 oz pomegranate juice
• 1 oz lemon juice
• 1 oz simple syrup
• 3/4 oz pasteurized egg white or 1 egg white
• 1 dropper/10ml CBD Oil
• Optional (contains alcohol) 1 dropper spiced cranberry bitters

Directions: Combine ingredients into shaker tin without ice then shake for 1 minute. Add ice, shake until the tin is icy cold, and strain into glass. Drop cranberry bitters on top of foam then swirl with straw.    

Black Walnut Hot Cider

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 oz Cognac
• 3/4 oz lemon juice
• 3/4 oz simple syrup
• 2 dashes black walnut bitters 
• 1 dropper/10ml CBD Oil 
• Hot apple cider to fill the glass
• Fresh thyme sprigs
• Cinnamon stick

Directions: Combine ingredients in a heatproof glass then top with hot apple cider. Garnish with fresh thyme and also a cinnamon stick.  

Alcohol-Free Black Walnut Hot Cider

Ingredients:

• 2 dashes black walnut bitters (alcohol-free)
• 3/4 oz lemon juice
• 3/4 oz simple syrup 
• 1 dropper/10ml CBD Oil 
• Hot apple cider to fill the glass
• Fresh thyme sprigs
• Cinnamon stick

Directions: Combine ingredients in a heatproof glass then top with hot apple cider. Then garnish with fresh thyme and a cinnamon stick.  

While you’re making these delicious cocktails, it’s important to keep in mind that the efficacy of CBD, when mixed in drinks, is not the same if it would be ingested on its own.

When mixing CBD in drinks, unfortunately, we lose a significant amount of bioavailability to our digestive system. Whereas softgels are meant to go through the digestive system and breakdown at just the right time, oil that’s just swallowed in a drink will not provide you with the relief you would normally experience. If you are looking to feel the full effects of CBD, we recommend taking our Daily Drops or Softgels (after a meal or healthy fat), then sipping on your favorite drink. In addition, if you’re looking to spice up your CBD routine, check out our new seasonal flavored drops: Spiced Bergamot and Cranberry Elderflower!    Either way you decide to enjoy these yummy seasonal cocktails, we hope you enjoy them with a spiced cider donut and also a cozy scarf draped around your neck for ultimate calming fall vibes. And also don’t forget to drink responsibly!    Do you have a delicious drink recipe? Share it with us! Find us on  Instagram, Facebook, and also Pinterest for more cocktail and recipe ideas.