Cannabis milkshake

Hot day? That calls for a cannabis milkshake! Weed-infused milkshakes are refreshing, easy to make, and highly customizable. The recipe below is a great alternative to smoking or baking, and is ideal for when you want a dash of cannabis alongside a cool, indulgent beverage.

Our clear, simple instructions mean anyone can make this specialty. What’s more, the recipe is broad enough that you can tailor it to your own tastes.

What you’ll need

Making a cannabis milkshake is easy once you have cannabis milk. If you’re wondering how to do that, take a look at our dedicated article on how to make cannabis milk. Once you’ve got your weed-infused milk ready, you're able to move on to the exciting part!

There are also many optional ingredients you can add. Here are some ideas:

• Flavoring: banana, peanut butter, cocoa, chocolate chips, strawberries, vanilla extract, cinnamon, maple syrup
• THC tincture (as a faster alternative to milk infusion)
• Sweetener: honey, stevia, sugar

Step-by-step recipe

Once you have your ingredients and equipment at the ready, you can begin making your weed milkshake.

Step 1: Make your cannabis milk

Making cannabis milk is its own process which involves cooking cannabis and milk together, and then straining the infusion. THC and other cannabinoids bind to fat, so full-fat milk and coconut milk are the best choices for infusion.

Note: Always strain and chill your infused milk before blending.

Step 2: Blend the milkshake

Now it’s time to actually create your milkshake. It’s basically as easy as putting all of your ingredients in a blender or bowl and blending them up!

Combine 8 fl oz of infused milk with 2–3 scoops of ice cream of your choice. Now is also the time to add any other ingredients to suit your fancy. You can also add ice cubes or frozen fruit for a thicker, icier shake.

Then, blend it all together!

You can do a little taste test, add more ingredients, then blend again if you want to perfect it. However, be sure to take very small samples, otherwise you might get high just from making the shake! If you get the consistency wrong, you can add more milk to thin it out, or more ice cream or frozen fruit to thicken it.

Step 3: Serve and garnish

It’s time to serve it up, make it pretty, and enjoy!

Pour it out into a (preferably) chilled glass. Consider garnishing it with whipped cream, cinnamon, chocolate shavings, a couple flakes of sea salt, or anything else you desire.

Serve it with a straw, and take it slow.

If the shake is too thin once served, you can put it in the freezer for about 10 minutes to thicken it up a little.

Variations to try

This milkshake recipe can be customized endlessly. So feel free to experiment! To give you some inspiration, below are three variations that we think are worth mentioning.

• Strawberry Banana Bliss: A classic, fruity, nostalgic variation. Blend in frozen banana slices and juicy strawberries with a scoop of vanilla or strawberry ice cream. Add honey for a sweet boost.
• Cookies & Cream Dream: A more indulgent option, crushed chocolate cookies plus vanilla or chocolate ice cream makes for a truly delicious milkshake. Don’t forget a sprinkle of cookie crumbs on top.
• Vegan Vibes: If you want to avoid dairy or animal products, use almond, oat, or coconut milk (as mentioned, coconut milk is the best for infusing THC), and vegan ice cream or banana for the base. Add cocoa, dates, or nut butter for extra flavor and creaminess.

Cannabis milkshake: The perfect summer treat

Cannabis milkshakes are straightforward and easy to make, and are a wonderful way to consume THC when the weather is scorching and you want to indulge a little. With a huge variety of possible variations, you can create a recipe that suits your tastes: just use our instructions as a guide for the basics.

This recipe and mode of consumption is perfect for beginners and more experienced users alike, so go buy your favorite ice cream and turn it into a psychoactive treat!