Product Spotlight: CQ Drinks

Take a sip of something wonderful! CQ, short for Cannabis Quencher, beverages are expertly crafted from high quality ingredients for a deliciously juicy buzz. Originating from Venice Beach, California, CQ has been committed to curating refreshing and fun cannabis drinks since 2008. Their launch in the Illinois market has certainly made a splash, and in this blog, we’ll explore a few of our favorite offerings.

Currently, the CQ beverage lineup features two product types: 2oz Shots and 12oz Cans. The shots can be sipped as is or used for mixing beverages (more on dosage below). While the same is true for the 12oz cans, these are more akin to a traditional beverage experience and in our opinion, are best enjoyed cold out of the can.

The 2oz shots come in 25mg or 100mg dosages, and the 12oz cans come in 10mg or 100mg dosages.

2oz Shots



25mg: Old Fashioned Lemonade, Strawberry Lemonade, Wildberry Guava Agua Fresca, Nighttime Berry & Lime with CBN (25mg THC + 25mg CBN)

100mg: Old Fashioned Lemonade, Strawberry Lemonade, Wildberry Guava Agua Fresca

12oz Cans

10mg: Classic Cola, Ginger Ale
100mg: Classic Cola, Ginger Ale, Iced Tea Mango Lemonade 



Note: Classic Cola & Iced Tea Mango Lemonade are caffeinated, Ginger Ale has no caffeine. Iced Tea Mango Lemonade is non-carbonated.

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Dosage Guide:

2oz Shots


For 25mg shots, 1 capful = 1.25mg THC.



Consumption Advice: Start with 2 capfuls (2.5mg THC) and wait 45 minutes before drinking more. Refrigerate after opening. Tastes best cold.



For the 25mg Nighttime Berry & Lime Shot with CBN, 1 capful = 1.25mg + 1.25mg CBN.



Consumption Advice: Start with 2 capfuls (2.5mg THC and 2.5mg CBN) and wait 45 minutes before drinking more. Refrigerate after opening. Tastes best cold.

For 100mg shots, 1 capful = 5mg THC. Makes ~20 drinks.



Consumption Advice: Start with 1 capful (5mg THC) and wait 45 minutes before drinking more. Refrigerate after opening. Tastes best cold.


We recommend checking out the CQ website for nutrition facts!



12oz Cans

Consumption Advice: For 10mg cans, consider drinking only half a can if it’s your first time. For 100mg cans, consider drinking no more than 1 fl oz. (8mg THC) of this soda if it’s your first time.

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Drink Ingredients:

Old Fashioned Lemonade: Water, Cane Sugar, Cannabis Extract, Natural Flavors, Lemon Juice Concentrate, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Malic Acid, EDTA (an antioxidant), Terpenes.
Strawberry Lemonade: Water, Cane Sugar, Cannabis Extract, Natural Flavors, Lemon Juice Concentrate, Citric Acid, Strawberry Juice Concentrate, Organic Fruit & Vegetable Juice (for color), Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Malic Acid, EDTA (an antioxidant).
Wildberry Guava Agua Fresca: Water, Cane Sugar, Cannabis Extract, Blackberry Juice Concentrate, Natural Flavors, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Malic Acid, Potassium Sorbate, EDTA (an antioxidant), Terpenes.
Nighttime Berry & Lime with CBN: Water, Cane Sugar, Cannabis Extract, Glycine (1000mg), Organic and Natural Flavors, Citric Acid, Lemon Balm (300mg), Valerian Root (300mg), Lemon Juice Concentrate, Blackberry Juice Concentrate, Fruit & Vegetable Juice (for color), Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, EDTA (an antioxidant), Terpenes.


Classic Cola: Carbonated Water, Cane Sugar, Natural Flavor, Caramel Color, Cannabis Extract, Phosphoric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Caffeine, EDTA (an antioxidant).

Ginger Ale: Carbonated Water, Cane Sugar, Natural Flavor, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Caramel Color, Cannabis Extract, EDTA (an antioxidant).
Iced Tea Mango Lemonade: Water, Cane Sugar, Organic Black Tea Extract, Natural Flavor, Cannabis Extract, Lemon Juice Concentrate, Citric Acid, Mango Juice Concentrate, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, EDTA (an antioxidant).

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Have you tried CQ drinks? If so, what’s your favorite? Are you a fan of liquid edibles, or do you stick to gummies, chocolates and capsules? Let us know in the comments below!