Cannabis-infused spirits offer new alcohol alternative

NBC News' Priscilla Thompson reports on the growing trend of THC-infused spirits that give consumers an alternative alcohol-free option.
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#thc #spirits #alcoholfree

[@mizeriluvscompany2198]

Legalize it already! It's safer than alcohol!

[@Trahzy]

@mizeriluvscompany2198 It's literally legal in some form or decriminalized in the entire US except for like 3 states

[@grod805]

Its not safer than alcohol

[@shinedrider9233]

​@@grod805 i know it makes people think clearer than alcohol and no bad side effects unlike alcohol

[@cookingwithcbob5516]

Alcohol is not safe in any way 😂

[@ion4age]

Absolute

[@bayahbass3181]

Better Happy THC than downer alcohol

[@coleslaw420]

The alcohol business won’t stand for losing money that’s 1 the reasons they trying to ban thc in tx

[@Trahzy]

Both are awesome together in moderation

[@michaelwatts3084]

So true

[@Atheism-And-Normative-Ethics]

Some sativas will have you tearing up ish imho. one is not better than the other regarding temperament.

[@TinkerBellePro]

​@coleslaw420 makes perfect sense!!! I wish they'd go after the pharmaceuticals like they're after cannabis!

[@shatterstar913]

as a high tolerance marijuana user, these wont do anything for me, but they're cute.

[@stephaniejames4940]

Right.

[@themondoshow]

how much do you need?

[@Trahzy]

@@shatterstar913 This is what everyone who makes it their entire personality even though they're grown adults says

[@shatterstar913]

@@Trahzy or an everyday smoker for 25 years. Judge much?

[@shatterstar913]

@@themondoshow at least 100mg

[@RA131LA]

I'd like a product with zero alcohol content. ✅️

[@jaredgreen5840]

I'm all for cannabis, but alot of us can get fired from our jobs from a "cocktail" we had on a Friday night after work two weeks ago... Smh 🤦🤷

[@Paulluicano]

Alcohol IS SO BAD

[@sanchezs7614]

Agreed! So many of my uncle's passed away from drinking and I was right behind them.

[@Trahzy]

@sanchezs7614 The deadly amounts of alcohol forced itself into them? Or did they choose to consume too much?

[@sanchezs7614]

@@Trahzy 2 uncles got cirrhosis and passed away. 2 uncle got a stroke from quitting drinking which caused the shakes.

[@Trahzy]

@sanchezs7614 That's unfortunate, but the alcohol didn't just do that by itself. Hard truth. I've been through the struggle myself and know it's not the chemical, it's me. Blaming the chemical because you can't handle it is nonsense.

[@Trahzy]

@@sanchezs7614 Ban alcohol, and all the alcohol addicts would find something else. Because they're addicts.

[@jeremyhall2727]

It's going to be so strong...you know someone going to destroy it for everyone else.

[@wilfordbrimleypranks]

Why not both?

[@darrencarey8024]

Sound good I'll try it and that might be my next stop . Look like there are some good flavors there. Looks relaxing after work when at home in your own comfort zone and can't wait till it something like that come in my neck of the woods hope they keep it going

[@Sippingonmaltliquor]

Big alcohol companies are now getting their money in on these industries that’s the only reason why this is being pushed now. Gotta give the big man part of the pie. Then they stopped lobbying against it.

[@LibraYall]

It's not new....it's just that if you're not rich and connected, you'll get arrested by the ATF if you try to sell alcohol.

[@juniorpierre2908]

I love being sober , thanks Lord

[@1234crevis]

Ur missing out lol but good on you!

[@snehalkrishnan618]

@@1234crevisMissing out on what? A headache? A Hangover? I’ll pass.

[@1234crevis]

@snehalkrishnan618 weed don't do that.

[@13bellhop]

Then why’d you click on the video?

[@1234crevis]

@13bellhop he did it so he could comment on the video and Bragg about be sober lol

[@justtwobrotherspokemon]

This is truly awesome ❤

[@Hezekiah1]

He did say he saves his best for last! Would love to try this! My favorite healing herbs!

[@freshmanwilly8813]

Ah! Any one got really drunk and got really high! It’s another dimension

[@JB-sv5pr]

Since the dawn of time

[@gymnasmic7425]

This is ILLEGAL in California. Which makes no sense.

[@Chris-c5t3u]

I dont drink but id give this a try atleast once

[@GrifoFilms]

Where is this bar at ?

[@propagandamachina]

That is really nice. I dont drink alcohol, never had a problem with it, I just dont like the way it tastes or makes me feel. But its nice to still have a sip of something socially.

[@Faize]

When will it arrive in alberta

[@withonestonechannel]

Tilray!!

[@currentphonograph7487]

I like that drink idea

[@LucasSoltero92]

I wish they mentioned how much safer and healthier it is too.

[@1234crevis]

That's awesome!

[@eddieo2824]

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[@TinkerBellePro]

The Endocannibinoid System is unique, like a fingerprint, we all have one, including animals.

[@veganwinter2090]

So wonderful that it makes the clouds rain, more about this and the endo-papyroid and endo-opioid systems with a cherry on top.😊

[@bryanfridley8543]

SEE: Dr Robert Melamede

[@garyalbertluna7309]

Its An Agreement.

[@oanna1221]

Everyone doung time for weed sales since the late 80s. Need be released. I remember a guy in miami got 60 years in 87. And more in early 90s.

[@invisiblegirl28]

Perfect combination.

[@Kelly-mi1yz]

People are going to get DUIs just the same

[@jeremyhall2727]

Yep

[@brandoncherry1651]

Why would nbc not condone this ???

[@WilliamSolyphus]

Move into Grandma's Wisconsin house and grow some plants there. You'll have the State all to yourself, trust me.

[@smokeythek]

THC equal food sales for the restaurants.

[@coleslaw420]

These bars are going to ruin thc for the regular users like me the alcohol business won’t stand to lose money that’s why they trying to compete ban in tx let it get legal before you go stealing business from billion dollar businesses

[@BishopREALestate]

Awesome🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@xmsparker]

Love it!

[@jeremyhall2727]

Will that's awesome

[@Realdota]

I feel like one of those I wouldn’t be able to drive home still

[@Adam-z1b5i]

there we go

[@kenny6920]

1 super bag, please

[@sucre9822]

The product that is being put in some of these drinks looks like discarded waste. Very airy stemmed leafy junk. Definitely looks to be stuff you would normally see some of these companies throwing away if they can’t make a profit from it. I understand it’s hemp 0.3 THC but if you’re buying it they’re selling it.

[@DabxNinja_420]

Alcohol and thc in one sounds like a better drink to me

[@mrpurplemusic]

good idea

[@Jess23Lovely]

A Great Idea!!

[@benkane9903]

This is more revolutionary than AI

[@SparkleBlows8732]

40 % 20 Approved #420 Take Over 💚💚💚

[@RacheWA1]

Okay, but jobs still drug test for THC, so it's not really going to be a big hit yet.

[@themondoshow]

what jobs? hahaha

[@fuckchocouch]

It’s a rich man’s drug, haven’t you heard?

[@schousehead]

in HI and CA and OR you can medically and legally use on your own time and cant be restricted from jobs like before

[@RacheWA1]

@@schousehead yeah I was talking about the states where it's not legal.

[@wilfordbrimleypranks]

Have you seen the type of people that do pot, not exactly working jobs that drug test

[@georgefoltz4435]

I will drink anything

[@wilfordbrimleypranks]

Even my dingus milk?

[@AdamThomasCo]

You can’t put it in aluminum it deteriorates

[@jameslasswell5821]

Way better than alcohol. Weed for the win alcohol down the drain

[@tythompson2779]

Looks good but unfortunately I’m CDL holder and due to the stupid outdated laws we have to abide by drinking one of these could get me fired from my job and blacklisted from my career field sadly..

[@ronaldmicheljr3083]

get your hands on wikid, probably the best hemp infused drink on the market

[@TheUnknown-mg8fv]

Are they using none alcohol drinks with thc? I would give an ok but if it has alcohol nop I won’t pass it

[@xtraxtrathirsty]

nice

[@payneSanteeOutLaw]

Yeah baby 😂❤️‍🔥this going to save my liver 😂

[@Philthy.mcguyver310]

Wait so I could get drunk and high at the same time ?

[@stlsensimilla]

As long as you stay off the roads, do whatever you want.

[@GabrielSolorzano-gg1og]

Always could 😅

[@Philthy.mcguyver310]

@@GabrielSolorzano-gg1og off one drink ? Like I could drink one drink that has herb and alcohol in it

[@Philthy.mcguyver310]

@ in one drink ?

[@GabrielSolorzano-gg1og]

@@Philthy.mcguyver310 if you make your own yea, get some syrup at the dispensary and mix it with a Beatbox or Buzzball, don't forget a Sprite. Pour what you can handle 😅

[@69420joey]

A lil weed and beer goes a long way

[@flyphish4434]

Great something else for hipsters to ruin.

[@Lovetoall14]

H-Town!

[@Twin_301]

Congratulations to beyonce album of the year 🐝

[@rashibatra6875]

THC..it's almost like TLC!;)

[@francismarion6400]

From one master to another.

[@MarioHxc89]

Yeah I’ll stick to NA beers

[@danyanitravels]

what's the difference you still leave the bar under the influence

[@jeremyhall2727]

A different kinda high

[@Rmantvg]

Save your money and get thc tinctures. You can take those to any social setting🤯

[@michaelcharlesthearchangel]

We need synthehol just like in the Enterprise D's replicators.

[@Souljah808g]

I don’t agree with mixing alcohol with mj. I don’t want to see a W for big Alcohol 👎

[@JB-sv5pr]

These people gunna sleeping like crazy Every time I hit a weed drank im off to bed 😂

[@grod805]

People should be careful with these sort of edibles because the effect start way after they are consumed unlike alcohol. Also you never know how your "trip" is going to go unlike alcohol. You could have a great time or a panic attack because of how strong these strains are

[@WARRENMcelrath]

Where they at.....asking for a friend 😮

[@fbe4132]

😂😂 stup

[@theuglytruth8162]

hold my beer 🍺.😂..👍

[@bayahbass3181]

Finally zero calories!!!

[@rickyli5455]

Hey son .. you ever drink and drive man? 🤭

[@JohnRamos-q6q]

Not on Lt.Dan's watch... That clown, just won't have it because he's stuck in reffer madness and wants to force religion down on school's throats here in Tx.

[@BrianKelley-tp8io]

Only in this type of genre will you hear of this mix. Anything 420 is only 420, not 420, and...

[@Bing-y5m]

I don't think putting it in drinks is a good idea... either the person gets a 6 hour anxious trip or they barely get buzzed... seems gimmicky. Something like cocaine that lasts 1-2 hour max and you feel within 15 minutes I would prefer 😁

[@js6728]

try oak

[@joechen353]

I thought Texas is drug free zone 😂. My goodness

[@solomongrundy3411]

Mind altering effects?🤣 All those pot smokers leaning on the sidewalk, robbing and stealing...

[@VeraBrandt-ln9po]

I'm favoured $130k every 4 weeks! I now have a good house and can afford anything and also support my family>>

[@MarcusSausi709]

How please?

[@drew3693]

You both are clowns. 😂

[@VeraBrandt-ln9po]

Yeah, since meeting expert Debra, I now agree that with an expert managing your portfolio, the rate of profit high, with less risk.

[@VeraBrandt-ln9po]

I will advise you stop trading on your own if you keep losing. And i don't trade on my own anymore, I always required help and assistance

[@BettyLaura752]

😱Sounds familiar, I have heard her names on several occasions.. And both her success stories on wall street journey!

[@dixonvfitness1921]

It's not the product itself i have a problem with, it's the fact that we live in a society where this has to be made. How about just living without any substances at all?

[@DavyoInVegas]

The inhabitants of our planet have been getting high since the beginning of time, starting with marijuana and mushrooms and then the invention of wine and alcohol thousands of years ago. We have always been a society for thousands of years where things like this have been desired and created.

[@danielszymanski-jw5kq]

Its called dope for a reason

[@MysidianRabite]

Yeah, weak minded people come up with names like that for things they don't understand.

[@TheChopf26]

Yeah because it's awesome.

[@danielszymanski-jw5kq]

@MysidianRabite no because you're a dope obviously! Actually weak minded people need it to function! That's not me obviously it's you if this struck a nerve

[@MysidianRabite]

@ Triggered! : D

[@ayblgr3202]

It takes 3 hours for thc to kick in

[@paulbounleuth8901]

🍹🌲🍸🌴🥃☘️

[@eddieg6436]

…….it’s AMAZING what people will waste their money on. 🤷🏼‍♂️🤔👎🏻

[@woody2875]

dumbing down america legally

[@ramos6784]

The worst part of it is Americans are so ignorant about it.

[@demondavejeep]

all the people with fas ..going what ..

[@optimalprimidius7295]

Spoken like a true drunkard.

[@jeremyhall2727]

We can't get any dumber. Most people can't read a map

[@liftedinart5405]

Welcome to dystopia

[@MysidianRabite]

Imagine how dumb you'd have to be to actually believe that.

[@liftedinart5405]

@@MysidianRabite a sober response

[@MysidianRabite]

@@liftedinart5405 And accurate. : )

[@liftedinart5405]

@ Thanks. I'm aware .

[@liftedinart5405]

ya understand

[@Unpluggedoutofmatrix]

I’ll stick to Jesus

[@jeremyhall2727]

😂 i have both

[@fbe4132]

🤨🤨😳😳 stop encouraging people to smoke weed 😒 or consume it

[@BallardBaller]

It’s a plant, and it’s better than alcohol as far as your health is concerned

[@fbe4132]

@BallardBaller says who?? You!! .....🤨

[@Navitus]

@@fbe4132 Yes, says that person, and just about everyone who isn't ignorant. I mean we got dumb kids thinking marijuana is more harmful to your body than tobacco. Absolutely pathetic corporations and their advertisements to sway the masses. Zoomers and Boomers, the easily swayed generations.

[@BallardBaller]

@@fbe4132 says science

[@bluetinsel7099]

@@fbe4132 It’s a herb that brings fourth seed and it’s also used for many illnesses.

[@icabod]

The people I know obsessed with THC products seem dumber and they have chronic mood swings.

[@jayvincent1865]

Only going to get worse when the FDA is abolished. (You can't tell me what to do with my body) Unless I'm a woman/12 year old girl. Logic and statistics are a thing of the past.

[@Kelloggsmokesalot]

Legalize Federally OR ELSE! 😅😭 I live in Idahoooooo and it's illegal on all levels.

[@X-Rae-en5xk]

Going to be a crazy amount of DUI&dwi cotton swab test results in 3 minutes

[@jessejones1104]

Yay, a new way to get a DUI!

[@tonypalermo5796]

There weak for the younsters.

[@69420joey]

💰🌍

[@Twin_301]

420 gang 🤘🏾

[@arbysbeefncheddar]

Oh how I hate you alcohol.

[@danielwilliams7670]

This is not a national news worthy story. This is state/local at best. It’s just a drink….

[@TheCosmicSymphony]

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