DIY Infused Lavender Lemonade

This article is sponsored by Ardent LLC.

HiVi Higher-Up Amber Dorsey dreams up a whimsical and refreshing infused mocktail fit for a queen.

First, meet Amber: Amber is a writer, content creator/flatlay specialist, mom of two, plant lady extraordinaire, and cannabis enthusiast. Cannabis has greatly helped with anxiety and depression.  AIt is her mission to destigmatize the concept of “mama needs a joint” and make it as acceptable as “mama needs a drink.” After all, 4:20 is the new wine thirty. Amber incorporates CBD into her daily wellness routine to manage her anxiety while remaining productive. 

Cannabis gets me in touch with my spirit and inner child. it’s that much needed deep exhale that allows/helps me to be present, focused and the best parent I can possibly be. 

CBD Infused Lavender Simple Syrup

Ingredients:

• 2- 3 grams decarbed Society’s Plant Tiny Buds CBD flower or decarbed Wyllow Mac 1
• ¼ c. everclear or high grain alcohol
• 1 cup sugar

Directions:

1. Mix decarbed flower with Everclear and let soak approximately (min.) 24 hrs agitating every few hours.
2. Combine sugar with alcohol infusion and keep mixing it off and on for 12 -16 hours.
3. Store sugar in an airtight container.

Infused Lavender Lemonade 

Ingredients:

• 4oz Lavender simple syrup
• 1 lemon (more if making fresh)
• 1.5 cups lemonade
• ½ tsp canna sugar
• ¼ c. ice (optional)

Directions:

1. Add ice of choice to glass of choice
2. Pour lemonade over ice
3. Add ½ tsp canna sugar to lemonade and stir
4. Drizzle 3 oz lavender syrup into glass and stir
5. Garnish with a lavender sprig or lemon wheel
6. Sit back, sip the deliciousness and bask in your awesomeness.

 

Watch the cannasugar recipe here.