9 Energizing Hemp-Infused Recipes for Busy Days

We all live busier and busier lives these days, and with more business, comes a need for more energy - which most of us don't have. It's well known that CBD can provide us calm, but focused energy, helping us to complete our days free of grogginess. Sometimes, we might prefer to switch it up with a CBD drink rather than an edible. With these 9 energizing mocktail recipes infused with our new, pure hemp-derived CBD Elixirs, Gorilla has got you covered. With no booze, these mocktails will keep you focused and energized throughout your days, without the hangover. And, did we mention? They are delicious. 

CBD-Infused Mocktail Recipes 

Gorilla Citrus Chill 

Come back down to Earth with this multi-citrus fizz, using flavors of lime, grapefruit, and our strawberry watermelon elixir. Need to focus without distraction? This drink is your best friend.

Ingredients:

• 1.5 oz Strawberry Watermelon Elixir
• 1.5 oz Grapefruit Juice
• 1oz fresh lime juice 
• Soda Water
• Orange Wheel (garnish)
• Ice
  

Instructions:

1. Rim a glass with salt and fill it with ice. Set aside.
2. In a shaker filled with ice, combine the Strawberry Watermelon Elixir, grapefruit juice, and fresh lime juice.
3. Shake well until thoroughly combined and chilled
4. Strain the mixture into the prepared glass. Top with soda water to taste.
5. Garnish (Optional): Add an orange wheel or strawberry slice for garnish if desired.

Orange Buzz Bliss

Less into watermelon, and more into orange citrus? We’ve got the perfect option for you in the Orange Buzz Bliss, using our Orange Elixir. Like your favorite orange juice, but with a fizzy (and hemp-y) twist.

Ingredients: 

• 3 oz of Orange Elixir
• 1.5 oz of Grenadine
• Ice
• Top with soda water and strawberry or orange.

Instructions:

1. In a shaker filled with ice, combine the Orange Elixir and grenadine.
2. Shake well until chilled and well-mixed.
3. Strain the mixture into a glass filled with ice. Top with soda water to your taste.
4. Garnish (Optional): Add an orange wheel or strawberry slice for garnish if desired.

Pineapple Lift Off

Transport yourself to an island somewhere and take a load off with this tropical-inspired drink. You may not actually be on a sandy beach somewhere, but this recipe will help you pretend just a little.

Ingredients: 

• 3 oz of Orange Elixir
• 1 oz of Pineapple Juice
• Ice
• Top with soda water, pineapple wedge 

Instructions:

1. In a shaker filled with ice, combine the Orange Elixir and pineapple juice.
2. Shake well until chilled and well-mixed.
3. Strain the mixture into a glass filled with ice. Top with soda water to your taste.
4. Garnish (Optional): Add a pineapple wedge.

Elevated Mojito

The same minty freshness you love from your OG mojito, but elevated to new heights with our hemp derived CBD-infused strawberry watermelon elixir! Combine notes of watermelon, lime, and mint for the perfect, zingy mocktail. 

Ingredients:

• 3 oz Strawberry Watermelon Elixir 
• 1.5 oz Lime Juice
• 1.5 oz of Ginger Beer
• Fresh mint & watermelon to garnish 

Instructions:

1. In a shaker filled with ice, combine the Strawberry Watermelon Elixir and fresh lIme juice.
2. Shake well until chilled and thoroughly mixed.
3. Strain the mixture into a glass filled with ice.1.5
4. Top with ginger beer.
5. Garnish with a slice of watermelon.

Jalapeno Jungle Twist

You know we had to give you a spicy option… enter our Jalapeno Jungle Twist Recipe! Blending the calming effects of CBD and the spicy kick of jalapeno, this mocktail is bound to keep you focused throughout the day.

Ingredients:

• 1.5oz of Lemonade Elixir
• 1.5 oz of Lime Juice
• 1oz of Agave
• Ice
• Top with Soda Water, Sliced Jalapeno 

Instructions:

1. In a shaker filled with ice, combine the Lemonade Elixir, fresh lime juice, and agave syrup.
2. Shake well until chilled and well-mixed.
3. Strain the mixture into a glass filled with ice.
4. Top with soda water.
5. Garnish with slices of jalapeño.

Limeberry Buzz

Stay buzzin’ with this mocktail infusion of strawberry watermelon, and lime, giving you the perfect summer CBD mocktail. 

Ingredients:

• 3 oz Strawberry Watermelon Elixir 
• 1.5 oz Lime Juice 
• Ice
• Top with Soda Water, Lime, Strawberry to garnish

Instructions:

1. In a shaker filed with ice, combine the Lemonade Elixir and fresh lime juice.
2. Shake well until chilled and thoroughly mixed
3. Strain the mixture into a glass filled with ice.
4. Top with soda water and garnish with a lime and strawberry.

Gorilla Midnight Berry

Burning the midnight oil? Not without this CBD-infused mocktail to keep you focused, you aren’t! Our Midnight Berry recipe blends our Lemonade Elixir with sweet blackberry for a burst of flavor that you can't miss. But, don't worry, it won't keep you up all night, and might even help you relax enough to fall asleep when you're ready. 

Ingredients:

• 1.5 oz Lemonade Elixir 
• 3 muddled blackberries
• 1.5 oz of Simple Syrup 
• 2 oz Soda Water
• Lemon Slice 

Instructions: 

1. Muddle the BlackbeIn a glass or cocktail shaker, muddle the fresh blackberries to release their juice.
2. Add the Lemonade Elixir and simple syrup to the muddled blackberries.
3. Fill the shaker with ice and shake well until chilled and combined.
4. Strain the mixture into a glass filled with ice.
5. Top with soda water and garnish with a lemon slice.

Jungle Berry Mojito

The twin to our Elevated Mojito with stronger hints of strawberry rather than watermelon, the Jungle Berry Mojito is the perfect choice when you're in need of a total refresh. Here’s what you'll need: 

Ingredients:

• 3oz Strawberry Watermelon Elixir 
• 1.5 oz Lime Juice
• Fresh Mint Leaves 
• Ice
• Top with Ginger Beer, Strawberry slice

Instructions:

1. In a glass or cocktail shaker, muddle the fresh mint leaves to release their flavor.
2. Add the Strawberry Watermelon Elixir and fresh lime juice to the muddled mint.
3. Fill the shaker with ice and shake well until chilled and combined.
4. Strain the mixture into a glass filled with ice.
5. Top with ginger beer.
6. Garnish with fresh mint and a strawberry.

Gorilla Colada 

If you like pina coladas and getting caught in the rain, then you will LOVE our Gorilla Colada, made with our sweet Lemonade Elixir and some fluffy coconut cream.

Ingredients:

• 1oz Lemonade Elixir 
• 1.5 oz Coconut Cream
• 1.5 oz Pineapple Juice
• 1.5 oz Lime Juice
• Ice
• Lemon Slice & Pineapple Wedge

Instructions:

1. Add all the ingredients into a shaker filled with ice.
2. Shake well until thoroughly chilled and combined.
3. Strain the mixture into a glass filled with ice.
4. Garnish with a lemon slice and a pineapple wedge.

CBD Energy 

With our new hemp-derived CBD elixirs and these recipes, you will be zooming through your days without a second thought, and with a whole bunch of relaxed focus. Our flavors of lemonade, orange, and strawberry watermelon allow you to mix and match, finding delicious new combos of flavors that will all still deliver you that CBD chill. Spruce each recipe up to make it your own - the sky's the limit! 

Make sure to check out our new Elixirs now at Gorilla Lifestyle.