Picture this: It’s a beautiful summer evening. The crickets are chirping, the fireflies are blinking, and you’re sitting on the porch with your closest friends. What’s in your hand? A glass of wine, or maybe a cocktail? You’ve got work early in the morning, and you know having more than one drink is going to make the next day absolutely miserable, plus you’ve been trying to cut down on sugar. But if the choice is between socially sipping on something to help you unwind and relax or stressing over the week and missing out on the fun, you begrudgingly accept that tomorrow will be uncomfortable and unproductive.
Well, what if you didn’t have to choose?
Alcohol use rose significantly during the pandemic, and for women, it seems to be staying up: For the first time in history, women are experiencing alcohol use disorder at the same rates as men. As if that weren’t bad enough, women face more dire health consequences from alcohol than men do, including a higher risk of cognitive defects and of developing certain kinds of cancers. That’s why many women are looking for new options to sip on when it’s time to kick back and relax at the end of the day, and THC beverages seem to be making their mark. So what are the benefits of THC seltzer, and how does it compare with alcohol? We put Cornbread Hemp’s new THC seltzer to the test to see what all the hype is about, and we might never go back to alcohol again.
Stay in control while taking the edge off
Let’s be honest: Most of us don’t drink alcohol because we love how it tastes. Most of us use it either as a social lubricant or because the intoxicating effect helps us let loose. Of course, there’s a fine line between feeling loose and feeling out of control, and for women, that line tends to get blurrier with age. Perimenopausal and post-menopausal women may find that their alcohol tolerance has decreased since the change, and that hot flashes and night sweats are more intense after drinking.
That’s why THC has such appeal. If you tried marijuana or edibles when you were younger and were overwhelmed by them, that’s understandable. Before hemp-derived THC was legalized and regulated, there was no way to know how much you were consuming. But now, every legal product made with THC has a label stating the number of milligrams of THC per serving, just as ABV percentage is listed on a bottle of alcohol.
Each can of Cornbread THC Seltzer contains five milligrams of THC. Unlike an edible gummy or brownie, your body absorbs and metabolizes liquid more quickly, so you won’t need to wait an hour to feel the effects. If you’re a social drinker, you probably know how you’re going to feel after two glasses of wine, but if you’re new to cannabis you probably have no idea what the difference is between 5 and 15 milligrams. That’s why it’s best to start slowly with half a can, understanding that it will take around 20 minutes to feel the full effect. Cornbread THC Seltzer will make you feel mellow and present without making you sleepy, and you’ll still get that carefree, giggly feeling that accompanies drinking without the next-day regret. Of course, there can always be too much of a good thing, so drink responsibly and don’t exceed three drinks in one sitting.
Low calorie, big taste, natural ingredients
Other health risks aside, almost any alcoholic drink is going to contain at least 100 calories, and that’s before you mix it with juice or soda. Depending on how many drinks you consume throughout a night, the calories can add up quickly, which is especially problematic if you’re pre-diabetic or looking to lower your sugar intake.
Each 12-ounce can of Cornbread THC Seltzer contains a maximum of 30 calories and only 5 grams of sugar, and flavors include Raspberry Limeade, Salted Watermelon, Peach Iced Tea, and our personal favorite, Blueberry Breeze, which is fruity and refreshing without that artificial sugar taste alcoholic seltzers sometimes have.
All of Cornbread Hemp’s products are made with all-natural hemp, so it won’t make you feel the paranoia that often accompanies synthetic cannabinoid use. Like alcohol, THC is a psychoactive substance, so be mindful about controlling how much you consume until you have a sense of how it affects you. It’s best to start slow and learn your tolerance, but within 20 minutes, you’ll begin to feel a little euphoric buzz and can build from there.
Hangover-free
If you’re someone who has lost weeks of their life nursing a hangover in bed, these seltzers are a game-changer. Hangovers happen for multiple reasons: Alcohol causes dehydration and inflammation, and can make your blood sugar levels fall. Add in some sleep disruption, and it’s the perfect recipe for an awful next morning.
While some THC users anecdotally report feeling a “weed hangover” after smoking a significant amount of marijuana, consuming THC seltzer in moderation shouldn’t have any impact on how you feel once it’s worn off. While there isn’t a ton of research on the after-effects of THC, one study out of Australia suggests it has little or no effect on next-day performance. If you’ve consumed THC seltzer in moderation and haven’t had any alcohol, caffeine, or nicotine, as long as you stay hydrated, you should wake up the next morning feeling fresh as a daisy.
So the next time you’re tempted to uncork a bottle of wine, consider reaching for a Cornbread THC Seltzer instead. You’ll still get that feeling of relaxation without the accompanying headache, sleep sabotage, or next-day spiral over accidentally spilling a secret to the wrong person at the party… Plus the great taste still gives you that feeling of indulging in a well-deserved little treat at the end of the day. You can sip it slowly, stay social, and still feel totally in control…because having fun shouldn’t have to come with a hangover.
Cornbread Hemp’s Seltzers are available in select beverage retailers in the Southeast with
national distribution targeted for the end of 2025. But why wait? Like all other Cornbread
products, you can get them shipped directly to your door. KCM readers can take 30% off
their beverage order with code KCBEV30 at checkout.
