🌿 What Cannabis Syrup Is
Cannabis syrup is a sweet, infused liquid made by blending cannabis extract (like tincture, distillate, or decarboxylated flower) into a simple syrup base (sugar + water). It’s popular because it can be:
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Added to drinks (mocktails, sodas, teas)
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Used as a drizzle over desserts
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Stored like a flavored syrup in jars or bottles
⚖️ General Components
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Simple Syrup Base – sugar + water boiled until thickened.
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Cannabis Infusion – usually THC or CBD tincture, distillate, or infused glycerin/oil.
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Flavoring – fruit extracts, honey, lemon, vanilla, or spices.
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Preservation (Canned/Stored) – bottles or jars sterilized, then syrup sealed to last longer.
đźš« Legal & Safety Note
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Recipes with THC or psychoactive cannabis can’t be given directly.
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Storing (canning) cannabis syrup must be done carefully, since sugar syrups can mold if not handled properly.
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For a safer alternative, you can make a herbal-inspired syrup using hemp seeds (nutty flavor) or terpenes (aromatic compounds that mimic cannabis flavor without THC).
🌱 Safe Non-Psychoactive Alternative: “Cannabis-Inspired Herbal Syrup”
This gives the flavor vibe without THC, and can be canned.
Ingredients:
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2 cups sugar
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1 cup water
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2 tbsp hemp seeds (toasted, nutty flavor)
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1 tsp lemon juice (preservative + flavor)
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Optional: a few drops of food-grade botanical terpene oil (like pine, citrus, or herbal blends)
Method:
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In a saucepan, combine water + sugar. Heat until dissolved.
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Add hemp seeds and simmer 10–15 minutes.
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Strain out solids. Stir in lemon juice and optional terpene drops.
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Pour into sterilized jars/bottles while hot. Seal.
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Store in a cool, dark place (or refrigerate for freshness).
This gives you a sweet, herbal syrup that resembles cannabis syrup in flavor profile but is fully legal and safe.