THC drinks have quietly become one of the fastest-growing categories in Missouri’s dispensary menus. They show up on shelves as ready-to-drink beverages, quick shots, dissolvable mix-ins, and infused syrups. The best THC drinks in Kansas City and St. Louis rotate regularly at Sunrise Dispensary, and this guide walks through what’s currently worth trying.
What Are THC Drinks and How Do They Work?
If you’re new to the category, the short answer to “what are THC drinks” is this: They’re cannabis-infused beverages, shots, dissolvable mixes, and syrups designed to be consumed orally rather than smoked or vaped.
Most THC drink brands rely on nano-emulsion technology to shorten onset compared to traditional edibles. How long for THC drinks to work depends on the product and your body, but many drinks are formulated to arrive in about 15 to 30 minutes, compared to the 60 to 90 minutes typical for standard edibles.
The answer for how to drink THC drinks is straightforward, but it does depend on the type of product you’re buying. For some, you simply pour and sip. Others need to be mixed into a base like sparkling water, or shaken with ice and a citrus twist to get their full flavor.
THC Drinks vs. Alcohol: A Modern Alternative
Increasing numbers of Missouri shoppers reach for weed drinks that Missouri dispensaries stock as an alcohol alternative. THC drinks land in the same social slots as beer, wine, cocktails, or a nightcap, and formats like non-carbonated THC drinks, THC cocktails, THC mocktails, and infused shots make it easy to build simple THC drink recipes at home for evenings when you’d rather skip the alcohol.
Cannabis Picks: THC Drinks, Mixes & Shots to Try
Looking for a new way to consume cannabis? Consider these seven THC-infused drinks in Missouri, which are drinks, shots, and mix-ins currently rotating through Sunrise’s shelves:
- SoGanja Soda Live Resin (Blue Buzzberry): A refreshing berry soda that’s perfect for a laid-back afternoon on the porch or a low-key movie night.
- Canna Cantina Drink (Lemonade): A classic lemonade with that extra cannabis kick, sized for splitting across a small group at a get-together.
- Escape Velocity Drink Shot (Black Cherry): A quick shot for a mellow pre-event dose before dinner out or heading to a friend’s house.
- Highdrate Solventless Drink Mix (Lemon Lime Electrolyte): A dissolvable mix for a post-hike recovery drink or mid-afternoon refresher.
- SoGanja Soda Live Resin (Cosmic Creamsicle): A creamsicle soda for an evening dessert-in-a-glass, especially when paired with vanilla ice cream.
- Escape Velocity Drink Shot (Tropic Nova): A tropical shot for a quick, portable dose before a concert or house party.
- Highdrate Solventless Drink Mix (Lemonade): A lemonade mix-in that turns sparkling water or seltzer into a quick THC mocktail base.
Visit Sunrise for a Full Rotating Selection
Both Sunrise Kansas City and Sunrise St. Louis carry a rotating selection of THC drinks, mixes, shots, and syrups that changes as new brands and flavors hit distribution. Head to our website to check out the current menu, or come by either shop and ask a budtender for a recommendation based on your setting and dose preference.
