Cannabis-infused fizzy drinks on sale in US

By Raf Sanchez, Washington

3:56PM BST 26 Aug 2014

The Telegraph

A cannabis-infused fizzy drink is now on sale in the state of Washington as part of the ever-expanding US market for legal pot products.

Less than two months after recreational cannabis became legal in the west coast state, Washingtonians can now get their highs out of a soda bottle.

The drinks, called Legal, come in cherry, lemon and pomegranate flavours but are all infused with 10mg of liquid cannabis. The drinks cost around $10 (£6).

They are being marketed as a gentler alternative to smoking that could be attractive to those still wary about cannabis.

"It's much more approachable, as opposed to 'Hey, mom and dad, do you want a joint?'" said Adam Stites, the founder of Mirth Provisions.

But the Washington-based company has not forgotten its more traditional stoner market. The Lemon Ginger flavoured drink is presented with the tagline: "Couch, meet butt".

It promises the drink is "so ridiculously relaxing that you may find yourself becoming one with your furniture".

The company is hoping to begin selling iced coffee shortly, promoting their Cold Brew as a drink with a mild high that could be drunk with breakfast.

"Youll swim off into a day of work or play filled to the brim with pure joy," they promise.

For now the fizzy drinks will only be sold in Washington's certified cannabis dispensaries but could one day be available on supermarket shelves.

Recreational cannabis became legal in Washington state in July, making it the second state to legalise cannabis after Colorado began sales in January.

Voters in Alaska and Oregon, Washington's neighbouring state, will have their say on similar measures during referenda in November.

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And here we are about to vote on whether we can sell wine in a grocery store. However, even if it passes, I am sure that, like beer, you won't be able to buy it until after noon on Sunday.

Best regards,

RA1

Is there no end to the means with which people will go to blitz their minds? Is life so utterly intolerable that one has to alter it, usually on a repeating cycle? What's wrong with living life with the brain you have, unadulterated?

Ask the person you know the best who has severe depression.

Best regards,

RA1

Is life so utterly intolerable that one has to alter it, usually on a repeating cycle? What's wrong with living life ... unadulterated?

Spot on, Lucky!

I've heard tell that some folks go so far as to cook the food they eat just to achieve enhanced sensory experiences. Not to mention those hippy-dippy types who adulterate their natural eats with stuff like pepper, cinnamon and allspice.

Where will it all end?

Ask the person you know the best who has severe depression.

Best regards,

RA1

So you advocate treating depression with alcohol? Lot of fun that would be for those around the person.

Spot on, Lucky!

I've heard tell that some folks go so far as to cook the food they eat just to achieve enhanced sensory experiences. Not to mention those hippy-dippy types who adulterate their natural eats with stuff like pepper, cinnamon and allspice.

Where will it all end?

Does adding some spice to food blitz the mind to the point where the individual cannot control himself? Surely even a Mississippi lawyer would know better than that.

Actually, alcohol is a depressant. But I do advocate blitzing various mental problems with Rx that have been known to help. Somehow I don't believe I suggested that they be treated with alcohol. However, many folks seem to enjoy a libation that promotes social intercourse. Anything can be abused.

Best regards,

RA1

Truth is, Lucky, I actually agree with you, at least as far as converting soda pop into a vehicle for cannabis.

That just strikes me as wrong, wrong wrong.

But then I'm an old fart, so what do I know?

Maybe Mountain Dew laced with cannablnoids is just the thing Jr. High crowd.