While it won't get you high, CBD still manages to deliver some of the non-trippy effects of weed. You might find yourself feeling a bit more relaxed after a few sips of these concoctions.
Taking charge of the trend in Broward and Palm Beach, Tap 42's resident mixologist Paige Nast was among the first to launch a beverage program highlighting a number of CBD-infused cocktails
"I started experimenting with CBD at home as soon as it became legal," says Nast. "It's been the most exciting new ingredient I've used to date. It definitely adds a nice aroma to cocktails when used appropriately, especially with drinks that already have some botanical features to them. Customers love it."
Here are six places where you can sip on CBD cocktails in South Florida:
Bar Red Beard
3301 NE 33rd St., Fort Lauderdale754-223-4665
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Bar Red Beard in Fort Lauderdale is more than a family-owned establishment dedicated to craft beer and homestyle eats. It's also one of the few spots where you can find
Circle House Coffee
727 NE Third Ave., Fort Lauderdale954-870-6456
circlehousecoffee.comSix-week-old Circle House Coffee in Fort Lauderdale is known for more than just its drive-thru and house roast created by Miami-based Panther Coffee. The menu also features several CBD slushies: A blend of teas, fruit juices, concentrates, and infusions — along with an essential shot of CBD — for a refreshing way to enjoy cannabidiol benefits on-the-go. Priced at $7 to $8, flavors include strawberry and green tea spiked with a hint of lime and mint, mango yuzu lemonade, and an espresso tonic with CBD-infused lavender, honey, mint, and macadamia milk. While they don't include any alcohol — yet — consider these a "virgin" take on frozen CBD cocktails.
Oceans 234
234 N. Ocean Dr., Deerfield Beach954-428-2539
oceans234.comOceans 234 is already fairly well-known for its oceanfront weekday happy hour from 3 to 7 p.m. and Sunday brunches with decadent dishes such as the Nutella Banana Fosters French Toast. More recently, however, it's been getting attention for its rotating CBD cocktail feature, which changes weekly. Recent infusions have included the Balsamic and Berry, a blend of Grey Goose vodka, fresh strawberry, and balsamic vinegar finished with a dash of CBD. Not feeling the featured drink? You can also add CBD to any cocktail on the menu for a $5 charge.
Park Tavern
32 SE Second Ave., Delray Beach561-265-5093
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At Park Tavern in Delray Beach, the new CBD margarita ($14) has replaced the usual fruit-infused options. To create this liquid masterpiece, tequila is dry-hopped for 12 minutes using Citra hops for a flavorful finish. The resulting infusion is then mixed with CBD, a toasted bay leaf agave syrup, lime juice, green chartreuse,
Rebel House
297 E. Palmetto Park Rd., Boca Raton561-353-5888
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For a modern take on a classic, Boca Raton's Rebel House is now featuring its High Fashioned ($15); an Old Fashioned made with CBD-infused High West Silver rye whiskey that's flavored with a citrusy simple syrup, butterfly pea flower extract, and citrus bitters. The drink isn't just tasty — it's also a performance-in-a-glass imagined by bar manager Dustin Ezell in collaboration with resident bartender Hayden Gartzman. Poured tableside in front of the guest, the two-part cocktail changes color when the butterfly pea extract mixes with citrus, changing the pH and making for a sublimely visual experience. The drink is featured for this season's cocktail menu, but patrons also have the option of adding CBD infusions to any drink for an additional — yes, really — $4.20.
Tap 42
1411 S. Andrews Ave., Fort Lauderdale954-463-4900
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At Tap 42, guests can add Pure Relief's cannabidiol to any cocktail for an additional $4, or choose from several CBD-infused recipes. Resident mixologist Paige Nast's favorite, the Gin 'N Chronic, features a blend of Tanqueray gin paired with the bar's own handcrafted tonic syrup, sage, peppercorns, butterfly pea extract tea, and a CBD infusion. Recently-added CBD-infused drinks include the Mango Margarita; a combination of fresh mango, Cazadores