How to Make a Minty St. Patrick's Day Shake with THC

You aren't the only one waiting for March to roll around to find the minty St. Patrick’s Day Shake pop-up on everyone's favorite fast food menu. But lucky for you, you don't have to wait to enjoy this seasonal treat anymore. A copycat minty, green shake is super easy to make at home.

We'd like to share our take on the classic St. Patrick’s Shake, which contains an extra dash of luck from one of our our minty, cannabis-infused products: a Delta-8 THC Tincture or Delta-9 THC Mint Agave Syrup. 

Choice of Delta-9 THC Mint Agave Syrup OR Mint Delta-8 THC Tincture: 

Since the St. Patrick’s Shake is associated with… well, St. Paddy's Day, there is truly no better time to indulge than on March 17th. Plus, the addition of a little hemp-derived THC means that you can forgo all those green beers in favor of alcohol-free revelry. 

Who doesn't love to cool down with a milkshake when it's hot and humid out? Switch it up this summer with this chill, minty recipe. Mint contains a compound called menthol, which actually creates a cooling sensation. The THC will help you completely chill out. 

At the end of the long work week, it's time to put your feet up. What better way to relax on a Friday night than with a THC-infused treat? Vanilla ice cream, a dash of mint, and a bit of our Mint Delta-8 THC Tincture or Mint Agave THC Syrup may be the perfect after-dinner combination for releasing all those built-up workweek stressors.

Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is a family of psychoactive compounds derived from cannabis plants. There are several different forms of THC in different mediums which will play a role in the overall effects of the shake you make. 

Usually, when you run into the term “THC,” it’s in reference to delta-9-tetrahydrocannabionol, or just “Delta-9” for short. This is the classic form of THC and the most popular. The term “nano” ahead of a THC variant means that it’s nano-emulsified. Nano-emusification means that the THC has been broken down into a smaller particle, making it faster to absorb than traditional THC. 

Generally, the effects of nano THC are felt within ~15 minutes, but are milder compared to that of traditional Delta-9. The terms “nano THC,” “fast-acting THC,” and “water-soluble THC” mean the same thing. 

Some of the effects of nano Delta-9 THC include:

If you’re experienced with cannabis, or if you want to feel this shake’s “magic” a bit faster, our Mint Agave Syrup is the way you want to go for this recipe. 

Agave syrup is a nectar derived from its namesake’s plant that’s actually sweeter than sugar and offers a wide range of applications in the kitchen. Whether you want to add (in this case) a minty taste with a touch of fast-acting canna-bliss to your favorite drinks or other recipes, there’s really no limits to what you can do with our Agave Syrup, especially since we offer an unflavored Agave and a spicy option with the same exact miligram counts (120mg THC per bottle). 

If you’re familiar with Delta-9 THC (the primary active component of cannabis), you'll find the effects from Delta-8 are much milder than Delta-9 THC. 

What does this lighter potency usually feel like? From those who've tried it, you'll often hear that they feel:

Of course, like all cannabinoids, the effects can vary from one person to the next. What feels mild to one person may feel stronger to another. If our THC St. Patrick shake recipe is your first time trying this cannabinoid, stick with the low potency to try it out first.

Tinctures are one of the easiest ways to make infused edibles. Compared with cannabis butter (or CBD butter), which requires a bit of preparation before you even begin to make the edible, tinctures are streamlined. They are a ready-to-add ingredient promising no mess and no clean-up. 

Many people also find tinctures an easy-to-enjoy format. It's straightforward to dole out to achieve the experience you’re looking for. As you familiarize yourself with the relaxing effects from one drop, the dropper, and formulation make it easy to start experimenting with serving size — one .25ml drop at a time until you find a level that works for you.

We'd also like to mention that we make our tinctures with 100 percent MCT oil derived from organically grown coconuts (medium-chain triglycerides extracted from coconut oil). This format helps boost the bioavailability of Delta-8 (and other cannabinoids) because cannabinoids are fat-soluble. A tincture that combines Delta-8 with a fatty component (in this case, MCT oil) makes it easier for our bodies to absorb the cannabinoids. 

Whether you’re missing your annual St. Patrick shake treat or looking for an alcohol-free way to celebrate St. Patrick's Day, our THC recipe is the lucky pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. Minty, creamy, and deliciously relaxing, we can't wait for you to try this shamrock shake recipe out for yourself.

Until next time, happy exploring, and mind your mind.