Among these pioneering spirits is Muhu, a sweet hibiscus gin (40% ABV) with added CBD. “A drink engineered for relaxation,” says its founders, it is set to be the first in a range of travel-inspired spirits. The recommended serve is with Fever Tree Aromatics and a sprig of thyme.
Aqua Sativa, meanwhile, is another UK-based producer of CBD-infused spirits, including a pair of gins, a dark spiced rum and a vodka. Produced in Manchester, the range is available in a number of local on-trade outlets.
Spiced rum brand Dead Man’s Fingers attracted a lot of attention when it unveiled its Hemp Rum at Imbibe Live in 2019, with its neon packaging and overt hemp flavours.
Tapping into the non-alc spirit trend, meanwhile, is Maria & Craig’s, a distilled non-alcoholic CBD botanical spirit that combines natural hemp with distilled juniper and other botanicals.
Beyond spirits, cannabis-based drinks are emerging in other drinks categories too. Take Cannabrew’s range for example, which includes an IPA, a lager and a cider. Devon Brewery Hanlons is also producing an alcoholic CBD beer. Calling it “beer with benefits”, the brewery’s CBD IPA is 4% ABV and contains 10mg of CBD per bottle.
Wine is covered too. Rebel Wine is a range of canned wines, including Sauvignon Blanc, Merlot, a rosé and a pair of wine spritzers, all with added CBD.
