The Perfect Infused Mocktails for a High-End Danksgiving
Thanksgiving has always been a celebration of comfort, indulgence, and gathering with the people we love. In 2025, cannabis mocktails are officially joining the holiday table, not as a novelty but as a sophisticated, functional, and beautifully crafted alternative to traditional drinks. Whether you are hosting a crowd, navigating family dynamics, or treating yourself to a peaceful long weekend, THC beverages offer a modern twist on a timeless tradition.
This year, four infused drink standouts are shaping the Thanksgiving mocktail scene: Pharos Brands, Dialed In Rosin Drops, Klaus of Iconic Tonics and Sky High. Each brings its own flavor profile and vibe, making it easy to curate your ideal celebration. Below are the recipes worth bookmarking for your cannabis-infused feast.
1. Pharos Brands – “Autumn Cherry Harvest”
Warm, bright, and spiced – the perfect signature drink for your Thanksgiving table.
Pharos has perfected the art of low-dose, clean-ingredient THC beverages, and their Black Cherry sparkling drink becomes pure holiday magic in this seasonal mocktail. The Autumn Cherry Harvest is cozy enough for a traditional dinner yet refreshing enough for an afternoon Friendsgiving.
Ingredients:
- ½ can Pharos Black Cherry THC-Infused Sparkling Drink
- ½ oz freshly squeezed orange juice
- ½ oz cherry juice or grenadine
- Garnish: grated cinnamon, expressed orange peel, and/or a fresh cherry
- Serve in an old-fashioned glass with a large ice cube
Instructions:
- Fill an old-fashioned glass with a large ice cube.
- Add orange juice and cherry juice (or grenadine).
- Top with ½ can Pharos Black Cherry.
- Stir gently and garnish.
- Sip, savor, relax.
Vibe: A sparkling, spiced cherry moment that delivers holiday nostalgia with a modern upgrade.
2. Dialed In Rosin Drops – “Wake & Bake Holiday Latte”
The perfect infused companion for Thanksgiving morning or for the day after.
Dialed In Rosin Drops deliver fast onset and precise dosing, making them ideal for setting a mood or enhancing a moment. Produced in small batches from solventless, full-spectrum rosin, these plant-first elixirs contain no artificial flavors, no distillate, and minimal sugar. Expect effects within 15 to 20 minutes due to their thermodynamic individual molecular encapsulation and mixed-molecule formula, designed for a quicker and longer-lasting experience.
The terpene-forward profile reflects each strain used, with no added colors or masking agents. To highlight their versatility, Dialed In collaborated with top mixologists to develop recipes that showcase Rosin Drops in drinks and beyond.
The Wake & Bake: A holiday morning essential.
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Custom Recipe:
2 tbsp coffee syrup
4 oz whole milk
1 shot espresso
5 mint leaves
1 cap full of Dialed In Rosin Drops
Add all ingredients to a glass and use a milk frother or shake vigorously to blend. Top with whipped cream.
3. Klaus – “Cranberry Klaus”
For cocktail lovers who want a complex, adult beverage without alcohol.
Klaus is crafted for serious mixology fans, and the Cranberry Klaus is a true holiday showstopper. Roasted citrus juice brings depth, and cranberry connects the drink directly to the Thanksgiving table.
Pre-Prep
Roast 5 oranges and 5 lemons, halved and coated in All The Bitter – New Orleans Bitters (non-alcoholic). Roast at 400°F until caramelized, about 15 to 30 minutes. Cool, juice, and store chilled.
Makes two drinks.
Ingredients:
- 6 oz roasted orange and lemon juice
- 6 oz sieved tart cranberry sauce
- 1 can Klaus Bosphorus (solventless or D9)
- All The Bitter – New Orleans Bitters
Instructions:
- Pre-chill a double old-fashioned glass and crush ice.
- Add juices and cranberry sauce to a Boston shaker with ice.
- Shake hard for 15 seconds.
- Strain into frosty glasses over large cubes.
- Top with Klaus.
- Add a few drops of bitters.
- Garnish with roasted orange and cranberry sauce.
Vibe: Culinary, layered, and sophisticated. Your foodie guests will be thrilled.
4. Sky High – “Reset Holiday Ritual Spritz”
Light, uplifting, and hydrating. A perfect post-feast palate cleanser.
Sky High Lemon Lime delivers clean and crisp refreshment with balanced effects, making this spritz an ideal reset after heavy holiday dishes.
Ingredients:
- 1 can Sky High Lemon Lime
- 1 oz Skyology Focus Mixer (optional)
- 2 to 3 cucumber slices
- Fresh lemon squeeze
- Mint sprig
Instructions: Fill a glass with ice. Add cucumber and lemon. Pour in Skyology Focus if using, then top with Sky High. Garnish with mint.
Vibe: Clean, bright, and refreshing. Perfect between courses or for the morning after.
The High Times Takeaway
This Thanksgiving, cannabis mocktails offer something alcohol cannot provide: clarity, intention, mood-specific dosing, and flavor profiles that complement the meal instead of overpowering it. Whether you are waking up with something cozy, sipping something spiced at dinner, savoring a complex evening mocktail, or resetting with a crisp spritz, these infused beverages bring a new level of hospitality to the holiday table.
Raise a glass of something elevated this year. Your body, your palate, and your guests will thank you.
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