Spring Called. It Wants You on the Patio.
There's something about early April in Colorado that just begs you to sit outside. The sun's warm but the air still has that crisp edge. The mountains are doing their thing. And after a long week, sometimes the best move is the simplest one — a cold drink, a comfortable chair, and nowhere to be for a while.
We've been making this CBD honey lemonade at the shop lately, and honestly, it's become a bit of a staff favorite. It takes about five minutes, it's refreshing, and it's a nice way to work a little wellness into your afternoon without overthinking it.
The Recipe
You'll need fresh lemons (three or four should do it), water, ice, and a good CBD-infused honey. We use the GoodLeaf Hemp Therapeutics 1000mg Honey ($45) — the Peach flavor is especially nice here, but Strawberry works great too. Each spoonful gives you a measured dose of CBD, CBG, and CBN blended into real clover honey. No weird aftertaste, just sweetness with a purpose.
Squeeze your lemons into a pitcher — you want about half a cup of juice. Add three cups of cold water and two tablespoons of the CBD honey. Stir it well so the honey dissolves fully. Toss in a handful of ice, maybe a few fresh mint leaves if you've got them, and you're done. That's it. Five minutes, tops.
Make It Your Own
If you want something fizzy, swap the still water for sparkling. Or grab a Rocky Mountain Soda ($2.50) — it's a Colorado-crafted CBD sparkling drink that works beautifully as a base. The ginger flavor mixed with lemon and honey is genuinely delicious.
For a grab-and-go version, keep a few GoodLeaf 27mg Honey Stix ($2 each) in your bag. Squeeze one into a bottle of water with some lemon juice and you've got a quick CBD lemonade wherever you are — trail, park, backyard, whatever. They come in flavors like Strawberry, Lemon, and Peach, so you can mix it up.
Why Honey and CBD Make Sense Together
Honey is one of those things that just pairs naturally with hemp. The sweetness smooths out any earthiness, and the consistency helps the CBD blend evenly into whatever you're mixing. Plus, real honey brings its own benefits — it's been used for centuries as a natural soother and energy source. Combined with CBD, which may support everyday calm and relaxation, it's a pairing that makes sense without needing a sales pitch.
Perfect Timing
With race season kicking off across Northern Colorado — the Horsetooth Half Marathon is April 19 and the Loveland Classic is on the 25th — a lot of folks around here are ramping up their training. This lemonade makes for a nice post-run cool-down drink. The honey gives you a little natural energy replenishment, and the CBD may help promote recovery and relaxation after you've pushed hard.
Or forget the running entirely. Sometimes the best wellness move is just sitting still for twenty minutes with something cold in your hand. No guilt required.
Stop by the shop in Loveland if you want to grab any of the ingredients. We're happy to help you pick the right honey or find a flavor you'll love.
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Consult your healthcare provider before starting any new supplement.
