PAIRING WEED & ALCOHOL
When buying and consuming weed in thailand, with shops selling beer, wine and in some cases cocktails, it is evident that the smoking and drinking culture in thailand go together.
A similar trend is happening in california with weed being paired with wine.
This is a quick guide to help you offer a holistic weed party experience if you are a dispensary or to fuel creativity if you are a smoker that also likes to drink and party.
Different strains for different grains
Not every strain is the same, not every drink is the same.
Pairing the right strain with the right drink will create an enhanced experience.
PRE MIXED COCKTAILS
Selling alcohol as well but don’t have space for a bar?
Pre-mixed cocktails are the perfect solution and give you a high end product that is not beer or wine.
EVEN IF YOU ARE A BAR
With pre mixed cocktails you can shake and make a cocktail in 10 seconds.
If you are really going for a high end experience you can even garnish them.
THEY ARE a SWEET, perfect strength, fun and refreshing compliment to cannabis.
WINE PAIRING MOVEMENT
The cannabis market is often compared to that of wine thanks to the impressive depth, complexity, and varietal diversity of both. If you have yet to pair the two, welcome to the concerto of all physiological symphonies. Tantalizing the palate with a sip of chardonnay, following with an expansive citrus pull of Lemon Pie, and relishing the beautiful chorus of aromas, flavors, and effects strung together by these two elevated delectations is an experience unlike any other.
Here is what to look out for and how to pair weed & wine.
LOW TANNIN MATTERS
HIGH TANNIN WINES will dry out your mouth further and give you cotton mouth.
LOW TANNIN = Refreshing
While wine and weed generally make for a harmonious combination, qualities present in certain wine varietals and certain marijuana strains can prove complicated and, ultimately, undesirable. Survey experts advise paying close attention to the tannins (astringent compounds present in wine grape skins) and the alcohol content of your wines, as both may potentially complicate the dynamics of the pairing. Being a party wine for a hotter climate Rival Wines are a good choice to pair with weed as they make for a refreshing combination.
SOURCE: How to Pair Wine With Weed - Taylor Tobin - The Manual
Pay close attention to terpenes
“If you’re looking to pair cannabis and wine, the first thing I recommend is to get to know your terpene profiles” - Jamie Evans
“If you’re new to terpenes, they are one of the most crucial compounds that differentiate plants, herbs, flowers, and spices. They’re also the organic compounds that give cannabis all of the wonderful aromas and flavors that you perceive when you’re smelling through your favorite strains, [and they] offer many other therapeutic benefits.”
The above chart will help Culinary Pioneer & Rival’s Mary help you and the market create an experience for your customers.
Once you’ve experimented with a few easy pairings, start using your imagination to think up new combinations.
USE THE GUIDE OR CREATE YOUR OWN PAIRINGS
SOURCE: The Leafly Wine & Cannabis Pairing Guide
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