On the first day of Christmas, my true love sent to me three CBD-infused cocktail recipes...is that how the song goes?
Before we get into the fun part, let’s talk about cocktails and CBD. In most cocktail recipes, we recommend using regular CBD Oil because its simplicity complements any drink. Remember to start slow! If you are new to the whole CBD thing, we recommend starting with about 10 milligrams of CBD oil, then add 10-15 milligrams more if you need more strength.
Here is a list of different cocktails for this holiday season; consider it our gift to you!
The flavor of gin and cranberry together is a refreshing taste of the holidays! This Cranberry Christmas Gin Cocktail should be a staple on your Christmas cocktail menu because it never gets old!
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The endocannabinoid system is the body’s internal network of neurotransmitters and receptors that work together to help your cell and tissues of the body support a healthy inflammatory response, pain and immune response systems, neurogenesis (new cell production), apoptosis (programmed cell death), and even psychological behavior and response.
The Hanukkah season has many nights of cheer and celebration. However, it can lead to stress. But don’t let the holiday schedule take control of your life. You are capable of handling the stressors that come with the holidays.
Here we’ve given some of our favorite tips to relax and prepare for the eight-night celebration of Hanukkah.
Looking at a bright screen when you wake up can immediately set the day’s tone with stress, disappointment, or other jolting feelings. Avoiding looking at a phone or tablet when you wake up will slowly wake up the brain and take time for yourself to handle the rest of your day.
Take this tip one step further and replace looking at a screen in the morning with journaling or reading. Try to take the morning to make mental clarity for yourself and the upcoming events that are just around the corner.
With eight days of celebration, you might be working some of those days. A way to stay present during the special moments would be to enable night mode on your phone or tablet and set up out-of-the-office messages for email. Even if you decide to glance at your emails, your coworkers will know that you cannot answer right away.
The Hanukkah season can require many moving plans, with constant changes and catering to individuals. This change is inevitable, and accepting that you can be flexible can naturally allow you to de-stress. Enjoy the ride!
Hanukkah only comes around once a year, so make it count! The special moments will create memories for a lifetime, as cliche as it may sound. Pay attention to the abundance of love, giving, and warmth. Allow yourself to be proud of your accomplishments so far during the year! Taking advantage of this time and energy can translate into other moments in your life.
Take away the unwanted stress of rushed planning, and set goals for yourself to accomplish what needs to be done (for work and personal life) before going into holiday planning. Take a moment to write down your goals in a calendar.
Eight nights huh? Try these cocktails to relax and enjoy the evening.
Know that adding CBD to cocktails is safe to consume in moderation. We recommend adding 10 milligrams in your cocktail to start, mixing in an additional 10-15 milligrams at a time after if needed. Typically, the more alcohol in the drink, the less you’ll feel the CBD effects.
The Dreidel
Your head won’t spin with this drink, but you will get into the Hanukkah spirit! Trust us to serve this with any of your favorite appetizers or desserts.
Serving for One
Ingredients
Instructions
Rub the lemon wedge around the edge of a martini or cocktail glass, then dip the rim into powdered sugar. Add CBD, ice, vanilla vodka, citron vodka, and blackberry wine to a cocktail shaker, mix it all up then strain into your prepared glass.