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Top 11 THC Drinks We Tried in 2025
In high spirits.
THC drinks had a breakout year in 2025.
What was once a novelty shelf at the corner dispensary has graduated into a full-blown beverage category, with items available at some of the largest retailers nationwide, including Total Wine, Target, Winn-Dixie, and Circle K.
The category has borrowed heavily from craft beer, functional drinks, and even spirits. Many consumers are choosing THC drinks as alcohol alternatives, thanks to their fast-acting effects, dialed-in dosing, low-calorie options, and flavors that actually taste good.
We’re no slackers at Hop Culture, so for research purposes, of course, we spent lastthe year sipping, sampling, soaring through our fair share of THC drinks.
From easy-drinking seltzers to bestselling high-potency beverages, these are the 11 THC drinks that stood out in 2025 for flavor, effect, and overall experience.
Hop Culture’s 11 Favorite THC Drinks
10 mg Crescent 9 THC Seltzer Variety Pack
Best Alcohol Alternative
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Providing the perfect buzz, the 10 mg Crescent 9 THC Seltzer Variety Pack hits the sweet spot of flavor, effect, and drinkability. Each can delivers a moderate 10 mg of THC, making these drinks an excellent alcohol alternative for social sipping, post-work relaxation, or easing into an evening with friends.
What sets this variety pack apart is its trio of award-winning flavors: Sour Watermelon, Raspberry Lime, and Ginger Lemonade. Each is crisp, refreshing, and naturally flavored, blending deliciousness with delightfully fast-acting effects.
Crescent 9 Tropical THC Seltzer
Best Daytime THC Drink
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We reached for this THC drink when we wanted a little something to take the edge off. Crescent 9 Tropical 5 mg THC Seltzer is light, breezy, and approachable, the cannabis equivalent of a crushable lager.
The tropical flavor leans more toward pineapple than candy, and the low dose makes it ideal for social settings, daytime hangs, or anyone who’s THC-curious. If you’re trying to replace your happy-hour beer with a THC treat, this is the place to start.
50 mg Crescent 9 THC Seltzer Variety Pack
Best High-Potency THC Drink
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For advanced cannabis consumers looking for the most bang for their buck, the 50 mg Crescent 9 THC Seltzer Variety Pack is unbeatable. It’s bold in every sense: flavor, effects, and potency.
Enjoy three fan-favorite flavors: Strawberry Lemonade, Raspberry Lime, and Grape Lemonade. Sip slowly. Very slowly.
Ellora THC Spirit Alternative
Best THC Mocktails
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Designed to be mixed into cocktails or sipped slowly, Ellora THC Spirit Alternative brings the ritual to cannabis.
Complex, botanical, and undeniably sophisticated, Ellora shines in mocktails where alcohol would normally dominate. For people quitting booze and craving the cocktail experience, this is a standout.
Zexi THC Water
Best Zero-Calorie Drink
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Zexi THC Water is proof that sometimes, simplicity and subtlety are all you need. This is minimalist THC hydration at its finest: lightly flavored, ultra-refreshing, and marvelously drinkable.
With zero calories, it’s perfect for people with active lifestyles and those prioritizing wellness. Try it in two refreshing flavors: Pineapple and Peach.
Crescent 9 Strawberry Lemonade 20 mg THC Seltzer
Best Drink Made With Real Fruit
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Tart lemon meets sweet strawberry in a flavor duet that feels summer-ready year-round. Where this THC drink really shines is in its potent and euphoric 20 mg dose.
Strong without being overwhelming, Crescent 9 Strawberry Lemonade 20 mg THC Seltzer delivers fast-acting effects and a clean, euphoric high that rivals a strong IPA buzz, minus the hangover.
If there’s a flagship THC drink for 2025, this might be it.
Parade Punch Recovery THC Seltzer
Best Caffeinated THC Drink
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Originally released for Mardi Gras season, Parade Punch Recovery THC Seltzer is a limited-edition drink that blends passionfruit, strawberry, and citrus into a bright, invigorating flavor that feels restorative rather than indulgent.
Designed to help you reset, Parade Punch delivers a smooth, uplifting THC experience that takes the edge off fatigue while supplying a euphoric buzz. Equal parts recovery tool and celebration in a can, Parade Punch proves that THC drinks can help you bounce back and keep the party going.
Tripleswitch Non-Alcoholic THC Beer
Best THC Non-Alcoholic Beer
Beer lovers who miss cracking open a frosty one now have a cannabis-infused option worth trying: Tripleswitch Brewing’s Non-Alcoholic THC Beer. These nonalcoholic brews are crafted to deliver beer flavor with the added lift of hemp-derived cannabinoids.
Alcohol-free Tripleswitch keeps things familiar with styles that echo classic brew profiles, from crisp, easy-drinking cervezas to juicy hazy IPAs—all while keeping the calorie count low.
Keef Bubba Kush Root Beer
Best THC soda
THC root beer shouldn’t work this well, but it does. Sweet, creamy, and unexpectedly authentic, Keef’s Bubba Kush Root Beer is a throwback with a twist.
What really works here is how smoothly the THC integrates into the drink. There’s no harsh bite or weird aftertaste, just a mellow, dessert-leaning experience that feels right after dinner. It’s playful, nostalgic, and surprisingly polished for something that could’ve easily gone gimmicky.
Cycling Frog THC Iced Tea Lemonade
Best Tea
For anyone burned out on bubbles, Cycling Frog’s iced tea yields smooth flavor and balanced effects. It’s easy to drink, not overly sweet, and feels tailor-made for porch sitting.
The effects come on gently, making this an easy sipper for longer sessions. It’s the kind of THC drink you can nurse on a warm afternoon or hand to someone who “doesn’t like seltzer” and win them over instantly. Simple, dependable, and quietly excellent.
Crank Cannabis THC Shot
Best THC Shot
If you’re chasing a quick, concentrated cannabis kick without sipping a tall beverage, the Crank Cannabis THC Shot supplies a surprisingly tasty package. Each 2-oz shot packs 100 mg of THC for a fast-acting experience.
Available in bold flavors like Tropical Punch—a juicy blend of pineapple, mango, and citrus—and Cotton Candy Lemonade, this little powerhouse is portable and discreet, crafted for real THC lovers.
Editor’s Note: This piece was written in collaboration with our friends at Crescent Canna
