For those looking to celebrate 4/20 in style or simply unwind after a long workday, CBD-infused cocktails and lattes are an excellent choice. Many bars, restaurants, and cafes in Austin have recognized the calming benefits of CBD, exploring this hemp product in remarkable and creative ways. Here’s a roundup of seven spots that serve their own CBD-laced cocktails and coffees, along with three prime locations to find refreshing canned drinks infused with hemp.
To experience CBD drinks made by expert bartenders and baristas, check out:
**Summer House on Music Lane**
This chic yet relaxed all-day restaurant at the Hotel Magdalena is frequently a popular choice for its beautiful surroundings, fresh New American cuisine, and engaging cocktails. Recently, Summer House on Music Lane has embraced its curiosity about CBD in the best way possible. On April 20, they will launch “High Tea,” a CBD-infused daytime tea service held from 4:20 to 7 p.m. on the third Sunday of each month. The $65 service includes CBD-infused tea, a glass of sparkling wine, and a selection of delightful snacks such as potato-chip chocolate chip cookies, PB&J pudding, and chili cheese gougeres. Guests can also order CBD cocktails à la carte, including unique offerings like Willie’s Stash—made with matcha, lion’s mane mushroom extract, blue spirulina, and CBD-infused lavender syrup—and Golden Hour, which features gin, iced chamomile tea, lemon, and a chamomile “preroll.”
**Cosmic Pickle & Cosmic Saltillo**
For those seeking a laidback atmosphere and top-notch drinks, the Cosmic mini-empire, comprising Cosmic Pickle in South Austin and Cosmic Saltillo in East Austin, is the place to be. It’s no surprise that these spacious indoor-outdoor bars enthusiastically embrace CBD, offering a 20-milligram CBD add-on for any of their cocktails or coffee beverages. One popular choice is adding CBD to The GiGi, Cosmic’s non-alcoholic cocktail made with adaptogen-loaded seltzer, grapefruit, lemon, and mint.
**Stargazer**
In just a few short months, Stargazer has quickly become a hit on Springdale Road, known for its expansive open-air dining space, family-friendly vibe, tasty food trucks, and impressive beverage offerings. Stargazer is also passionate about CBD, aiming to integrate this botanical product into their offerings in diverse ways. Guests can select CBD as an add-on for any mocktail or coffee drink, or they can opt to replace alcohol in any cocktail with CBD instead.
**Radix House Coffee**
Amid a myriad of coffee options in Austin, it can be challenging for any single shop to stand out. However, Radix House—a coffee truck located in South Austin off William Cannon Drive—makes its mark through vocal support of mental health and a commitment to CBD beverages. The shop was an early adopter of the hemp product, driven by studies linking CBD to effective treatments for PTSD and other mental health conditions. Radix House proudly serves “regular” coffee, espresso, and tea, as well as beverages infused with CBD.
**Sahara Lounge**
Anyone who claims that Austin has lost its “weird” essence should pay a visit to Sahara Lounge, an eclectic East Austin bar and live performance venue that has welcomed artists, music enthusiasts, and free thinkers for over a decade. The drink menu perfectly embodies the bar’s quirky spirit, showcasing creative takes on classic cocktails alongside an array of non-alcoholic options. The venue’s Dragon’s Milk—a refreshing mix of dragon fruit, guava nectar, CBD, Topo Chico, and lime—has become a crowd favorite.
**Austin Daiquiri Factory**
At the Austin Daiquiri Factory, a design-your-own daiquiri hotspot located in East Austin, it’s hard to find anyone in a bad mood. This shop is dedicated to slushies and offers a playful atmosphere with bright neon colors and tropical fruit flavors, along with customizable spirits. Their menu includes favorites like piña coladas and classic strawberry daiquiris, along with the added delight of a CBD infusion.
**Picnik**
Picnik, located on Burnet Road, is celebrated for its meticulous ingredient sourcing, flavor-packed healthy dishes, and deep understanding of adaptogens, making it an ideal stop for CBD newcomers. Patrons can add CBD to any alcoholic or non-alcoholic cocktail, as well as to their coffee or tea offerings. Happy hour is available daily from 3 to 6 p.m., featuring all cocktails and zero-proof drinks at half price.
Alongside signature CBD cocktails and coffees, Austin bar-hoppers can often find canned drinks infused with hemp at various local venues. Some recent favorites include Good Spirits “Austin Palmer,” an artisanal hemp seltzer inspired by the Arnold Palmer, available at Cheer Up Charlie’s and Busty’s; Howdy Lemonade and Ranch Water, Texas-made infused drinks found at Radio Coffee & Beer, Ants Beer Cafe, East Austin Hotel, and Haymaker; and the new collaboration between Jester King and Tejas Tonic, dubbed “Tripping Springs.” This hemp sparkling water comes in flavors such as watermelon mint, pineapple, and peach apricot. After its launch at Jester King’s Green Acres Hop Fest and Springtime Art Market on April 19, it will be available for purchase across beverage shops throughout Austin.
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