The cooler is packed. The playlist is queued. Somebody brought three bags of chips and forgot the dip. Sounds like summer. A cold drink belongs in the middle of almost every warm-weather plan, but booze does not have to be part of the equation. Old Pal Provisions Plant Potions make it easy to mix a THC mocktail into the afternoon, whether you are settling in for a backyard barbecue, posting up in the park, or watching the sun go down with a few pals.
The Plant Potion Variety Pack comes with all four flavors: sweet-and-sour Classic Lemonade, citrusy-smooth Sunny Citrus, bright and juicy Cherry Chill, and nostalgic Galactic Grape. The pack includes 10 individual sticks and is available in 5mg and 10mg THC strengths. Each packet uses water-soluble, nano-emulsified, hemp-derived THC that can be poured directly into a drink.
All you need is cold liquid, plenty of ice, and enough patience to let the potion do its thing. Below are four easy recipes, one for every flavor in the pack, along with a simple guide for making each drink 2.5mg, 5mg, or 10mg.
First, Pick Your Pour
Every person responds to THC differently. Experience can vary based on the dose, previous cannabis use, individual biology, what else you have consumed, and whether other substances are involved.
Choose your serving before you start mixing.
Keep It Light: 2.5mg
For two 2.5mg drinks, use one 5mg Plant Potion packet and double the non-infused ingredients in the recipe. Mix everything thoroughly in a measuring cup or small pitcher, then divide it evenly between two glasses.
Do not try to eyeball half a packet of dry powder. Dissolving the full packet first gives you a much better shot at evenly divided servings.
This is the best starting point for someone who is new to THC drinks, sensitive to cannabis, or looking for a lighter daytime experience.
Find Your Groove: 5mg
Use one 5mg packet and make the recipe exactly as written.
Five milligrams can feel like a significant dose for someone with limited THC experience. Choose a familiar setting, clear your schedule, and make sure you are finished driving for the day.
Full Potion: 10mg
Use one 10mg packet and make the recipe as written.
Ten milligrams is best reserved for people who already know that the dose works comfortably for them. Anyone unsure can use a 10mg packet to make two 5mg drinks or four 2.5mg drinks by increasing the mixer amounts and dividing the batch evenly.
Classic Lemonade: The Porch Swing
Classic Lemonade is already sweet, tart, and familiar. Cucumber, mint, and bubbles turn it into the kind of drink you can sip while the grill heats up and the group chat slowly becomes a real-life gathering.
Best for: Backyard barbecues, porch hangs, patio lunches, and lazy afternoons.
Ingredients
- 1 Classic Lemonade Plant Potion packet
- 4 ounces cold water
- 1 ounce unsweetened iced tea
- 3 ounces sparkling water
- 3 thin cucumber slices
- 4 fresh mint leaves
- Ice
- Lemon wheel, for garnish
Directions
- Add the cucumber and mint to the bottom of a glass and press them gently with a spoon. You want to release the flavor without turning the mint into lawn clippings.
- In a separate cup, stir the Plant Potion packet into the cold water until fully dissolved.
- Add the iced tea, then pour the mixture over ice.
- Top with sparkling water.
- Garnish with a lemon wheel, cucumber slice, or mint sprig.
The touch of iced tea softens the sweetness and gives the drink a subtle Arnold Palmer feeling without overpowering the lemonade.
Sunny Citrus: The Golden Hour Spritz
Sunny Citrus brings the bright, juicy part of the variety pack. Fresh orange, lime, and basil give it a little more dimension while keeping the drink light enough for a hot afternoon.
Best for: Picnics, rooftop sunsets, afternoon cookouts, and the first drink of a long evening.
Ingredients
- 1 Sunny Citrus Plant Potion packet
- 2 ounces fresh orange or tangerine juice
- 3 ounces cold water
- 3 ounces sparkling water
- ½ ounce fresh lime juice
- 2 fresh basil leaves
- Ice
- Orange slice, for garnish
Directions
- Stir the Plant Potion packet into the cold water until completely dissolved.
- Add the orange juice and lime juice.
- Fill a glass with ice and pour in the citrus mixture.
- Top with sparkling water.
- Clap the basil leaves gently between your hands to release their aroma, then add them to the glass.
- Garnish with an orange slice.
The basil adds an herbal edge that keeps the drink from tasting overly sweet. Mint also works if that is what is growing in the garden or slowly taking over the refrigerator.
Cherry Chill: The Cherry on Top
Cherry drinks can go sugary fast, so this one leans on tart cherry juice and lime. The result is bright, sharp, and refreshing with enough flavor to hold up to a full glass of ice.
Best for: Outdoor movies, game nights, backyard dance parties, and late-afternoon hangs.
Ingredients
- 1 Cherry Chill Plant Potion packet
- 2 ounces unsweetened tart cherry juice
- 3 ounces cold water
- 3 ounces club soda
- ½ ounce fresh lime juice
- Ice
- Fresh cherries or a lime wheel, for garnish
Directions
- Dissolve the Plant Potion packet completely in the cold water.
- Stir in the tart cherry juice and lime juice.
- Pour over ice.
- Top with club soda and stir gently.
- Garnish with fresh cherries or a lime wheel.
For a frozen version, shake the ingredients with plenty of ice before pouring. You can also add a pinch of salt to sharpen the cherry and lime flavors.
Galactic Grape: The Cosmic Cooler
Galactic Grape has the most nostalgic flavor in the pack. Concord grape juice keeps that throwback feeling alive, while ginger and lemon move it beyond juice-box territory.
Best for: Movie marathons, stargazing, record listening, and cozy nights with the crew.
Ingredients
- 1 Galactic Grape Plant Potion packet
- 1 ounce unsweetened Concord grape juice
- 3 ounces cold water
- 2 ounces nonalcoholic ginger beer
- 2 ounces sparkling water
- ½ ounce fresh lemon juice
- Ice
- Frozen grapes, for garnish
Directions
- Stir the Plant Potion packet into the cold water until fully dissolved.
- Add the grape juice and lemon juice.
- Pour the mixture over ice.
- Top with ginger beer and sparkling water.
- Garnish with a few frozen grapes.
Frozen grapes pull double duty as a garnish and extra ice cubes. Keep them away from dogs, though. Grapes can be toxic to pets.
Build a Plant Potion Bar
Making all four recipes for a gathering turns the variety pack into a full summer drink station.
Set out the packets beside clearly labeled mixers, sliced citrus, herbs, sparkling water, and plenty of ice. Let guests choose their flavor before mixing each drink individually.
A few rules will keep things clear:
- Display the THC content of every packet.
- Keep the 5mg and 10mg sticks in separate areas.
- Use different cups or garnishes for different strengths.
- Measure every drink instead of free-pouring.
- Keep infused drinks away from the regular beverages.
- Have plenty of non-infused options available.
- Never surprise someone with THC.
The Variety Pack includes three Classic Lemonade sticks, three Sunny Citrus sticks, two Cherry Chill sticks, and two Galactic Grape sticks, making it easy to offer a mix of bright citrus, tart cherry, and nostalgic grape flavors.
Keep all packets, prepared drinks, and leftovers securely away from children and pets.
Give the Drink Time to Land
A THC drink may be easy to sip, but it still deserves the same patience as any edible. We recommend starting low and waiting at least one hour before consuming more. Cannabis drinks can begin producing effects within about 30 minutes, though the timing may stretch to several hours depending on the person and product. Beginners may want to treat the first drink as the only THC serving of the gathering. There will always be another cookout.
A good summer drink should fit the plan. Maybe that means splitting a Classic Lemonade into two light 2.5mg porch sippers. Maybe it is a 5mg Cherry Chill for movie night. Maybe you already know your way around a 10mg Galactic Grape and have nowhere to be until brunch tomorrow.
Choose the dose that works for you, measure carefully, and give it time before going back for more. Then add ice, find a comfortable chair, and pass the chips.
