Start with dose, not brand
A cannabis mocktail is a THC drink with no alcohol. Brands differ by THC per can, serving size, sugar, and flavor. Price tags differ by state tax, package size, and store margin. Compare dose first.
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Read the label. Find total THC per container. Find THC per serving. Find servings per container. A 12 oz can with 5 mg THC and 2 servings holds 2.5 mg per serving. A 12 oz can with 10 mg THC and 1 serving holds 10 mg. The second can costs more per can and less per mg. Do the math.
Price per mg THC
Use this formula: can price divided by total mg THC in the can. A $8 can with 10 mg THC costs $0.80 per mg. A $6 can with 4 mg THC costs $1.50 per mg. Add sales tax and cannabis tax. Ask the budtender for the out-the-door price. Menu prices can omit tax.
Check the label
- Total THC per can
- THC per serving
- Servings per can
- CBD or other cannabinoids
- Sugar grams
- Ingredients and allergens
- Batch or lot number
- Expiration date
Mocktail brands use different bases: seltzer, tea, juice, and syrup. Carbonation can fade. Check the date. Store cans cold and dark. Follow the package.
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Dose and onset
Start with 2 mg to 5 mg THC if you are new. Wait at least 2 hours before a second serving. NIDA notes that edible cannabis effects can take 30 minutes to 2 hours to peak. Do not drive after use. Do not mix with alcohol.
Dispensary rules and pitfalls
Buy from a licensed dispensary. State rules cap serving size and package size. Many states cap a single serving at 10 mg THC. Package caps vary. A beverage sold as a hemp product may sit outside the dispensary system. Check the label and the store license.
- Pitfall: low price per can, high price per mg
- Pitfall: 2 servings in a can built for 1 person
- Pitfall: menu price without tax
- Pitfall: expired stock or flat carbonation
- Pitfall: high sugar or caffeine
Ask for the store return policy. Ask for the batch date. Ask for a lower dose can if the brand sells just 10 mg cans. A mocktail should fit your dose and your budget. The brand name is second.