Cannabis Arnold Palmer
A refreshing cannabis-infused Arnold Palmer combining fresh lemonade and brewed iced tea with THC-infused honey — a perfectly dosed, non-alcoholic summer cannabis drink.
This refreshing cannabis cannabis arnold palmer recipe incorporates cannabis honey into a chilled beverage that is perfect for warm days and social gatherings. Cold cannabis drinks are a discreet, enjoyable way to consume edibles with precise dose control. Blending ensures the infused fat is evenly distributed for consistent effects in every glass. A cannabis Arnold Palmer is the perfect porch sipper — half iced tea, half lemonade, all infused with THC honey for a mellow, refreshing buzz.
- 2 cups freshly brewed black tea, cooled
- 2 tablespoons cannabis-infused honey (made with 3.5 grams cannabis)
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice (about 6 lemons)
- 2 cups cold water
- 1/4 cup sugar
- Ice cubes
- Lemon slices and fresh mint for garnish
- Brew the black tea strong and let it cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until cold.
- Make the lemonade by dissolving sugar in the lemon juice, then adding the cold water. Stir until the sugar is fully dissolved.
- Stir the cannabis-infused honey into the lemonade until completely incorporated. Warming the honey slightly first helps it dissolve more easily.
- Fill tall glasses with ice cubes. Pour in the iced tea to fill each glass halfway.
- Top off each glass with the cannabis lemonade. Stir gently to combine.
- Garnish with a lemon slice and sprig of fresh mint. One glass per serving — wait at least 60 minutes before having another.
Dosing Tips for Your Cannabis Arnold Palmer
- Blend your cannabis honey into the drink base with an immersion blender or countertop blender for smooth, even distribution.
- Cold drinks are easy to gulp down quickly. Measure each serving carefully at 5-10 mg and pace yourself.
- If making a punch bowl or pitcher, stir before every pour since fat separates more noticeably in cold liquids.
- Consider using water-soluble THC products for cold drinks as they mix more naturally than fat-based infusions.
- Cannabis-infused honey is dissolved into the lemonade portion of the drink, distributing THC evenly without any oily texture or aftertaste.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Fat-based cannabis infusions clump and separate in cold liquids. You must blend vigorously or use an emulsifier to prevent an oily layer.
- Making an entire pitcher without calculating per-glass dosage leads to inconsistent and potentially dangerous servings.
- Adding ice dilutes the drink over time, which changes the concentration per sip. Account for this or serve over frozen fruit instead.
- Assuming cold drinks hit slower than hot ones. Blended drinks digest quickly and can onset in 20-40 minutes.
How to Store Cannabis Arnold Palmer
- Store cannabis cold drinks in sealed glass jars in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Shake well before serving as separation is inevitable.
- Freeze cannabis drinks into ice cube trays for perfectly dosed additions to future beverages.
- Always label your cannabis drinks distinctly and keep them separate from regular beverages in the fridge.
- Keep the tea and cannabis lemonade refrigerated separately for up to 3 days — combine over ice when ready to serve for the freshest taste.
Variations & Ideas
- Use cannabis-infused simple syrup instead of fat for a smoother texture that dissolves perfectly in cold drinks.
- Blend frozen fruit with cannabis coconut milk for a smoothie-style drink that masks herbal flavors naturally.
- Add a scoop of cannabis-infused coconut cream to lemonade for a creamy Arnold Palmer-style infused beverage.
- Use green tea or hibiscus tea for a different flavor profile, or add a splash of vodka for a boozy John Daly version.
Frequently Asked Questions
Use a high-speed blender to create an emulsion, and add a small amount of lecithin. Alternatively, use water-soluble THC products designed for beverages. Cannabis-infused simple syrups and tinctures also mix more smoothly than fats in cold liquids.
Absolutely. Tinctures are one of the best options for cold drinks because they mix easily without the oily separation issues of fats. Measure carefully with a dropper for precise dosing. Glycerin-based tinctures add subtle sweetness.
Blended cold drinks can actually onset quite quickly, sometimes in 20-40 minutes, because the blending breaks everything into easily digestible particles. Thicker smoothie-style drinks may take a bit longer than thin juices.
The best approach is cannabis-infused simple syrup or a water-soluble THC product. If using cannabis honey, blend it with a small amount of coconut cream first to create an emulsion, then stir that into the lemonade. The cream masks the oily taste.
Yes, but add carbonation as the last step and be gentle. Fat-based infusions can cause excessive foaming when carbonated. Water-soluble THC extracts work much better for carbonated drinks. Never shake a carbonated cannabis drink vigorously.
Positive Effects
Negative Effects
You may or may not feel all the effects listed*