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As I navigate reducing my alcohol intake, I’ve turned to THC-infused seltzers for chilling out and winding down. Over the past year, I’ve tested dozens of hemp-derived seltzers to see which ones are best \u2014 and here they are!<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

As I get older, I realize more acutely how drinking alcohol impacts my body and my mind, and I’m looking for options that support my ease without being so <\/em>harmful. In the past year, I’ve started to swap in the occasional THC-infused seltzer to see how it goes. Spoiler alert? They came on too strong at first and increased my anxiety a bit, so I was mindful about a slow introduction. But a few months ago, I decided it was time to take a bigger leap into my “California sober-curious” journey and explore more THC seltzers. (If you are not familiar,”Cali Sober” simply means you don’t consume alcohol, but you do consume THC in some form.) I went from being a casual, infrequent user of THC to implementing it into my weekly rhythm to help support my stress, sleep, and activity levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For a lot of us, opting for a THC alternative is about swapping the harsh edges of alcohol for something a little more gentle \u2014 without losing connections to your social rituals or waking up groggy the next day. (And, not to mention that there really aren’t any health-promoting benefits to alcohol<\/a>). For others, it’s a lifestyle change for pain management, stress reduction, or social anxiety support. You might even be coming to seltzers as harm reduction after smoking or vaping \u2014 no matter why you’re here, you’re welcome!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But the question on everyone’s mind, truly, is how can this be allowed?<\/em> Federal legislation has historically been harsh on cannabis and related products due to a variety of factors which include, notably, racism and xenophobia<\/a>. Currently, cannabis is classified as a Schedule I drug, and tens of thousands of Americans are still incarcerated for possession of it. Before we dive in, it is important to note that we must continue to put pressure on our state and federal legislators to ensure that laws around THC and cannabis are consistent, just, and retroactive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That being said, here’s the deal with what is and isn’t allowed now in 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are THC drinks legal?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

While consumables crafted with cannabis are currently federally illegal in the US, the 2018 Farm Bill<\/a> removed hemp from a list of controlled substances, permitting farmers to grow and distribute hemp that contains less than a .3% THC concentration on a dry weight basis. Although less potent, hemp still grows from the same cannabis sativa family as what we colloquially call “weed”. And this is where we started to get hemp-derived THC products that are federally legal, and that you can buy at your local liquor store. (Note you do have to be 21 years of age or older to purchase).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are current legislative actions, like SB5 in Texas<\/a>, looking to restrict all substances with any quantifiable amount of THC in them, so if you’re in a more conservative state you might want to double check your shipping availability \u2014 as well as the state’s outstanding rulings on the subject. It is important to note that if you are required to pass a drug test for work, school, or otherwise, THC-infused seltzers will show up on your results<\/strong>. So stick to LaCroix if you’re looking for something bubbly!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our criteria and methodology:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

I have personally spent hours researching the best THC seltzer brands on the internet, turning to Reddit, X, and even got some recommendations from brands on this list (that’s how nice the cannabis\/THC industry can be). Then, over the course of two months, I enjoyed 4 or more of these beverages a week and kept a detailed Google Sheet of my tasting notes, effectiveness, anxiety levels, and of course, taste. While I did taste some 10mg cans, I found that ultimately I prefer 2.5mg and 5mg for ultimate energy, motivation, and sociability, but that also will vary based on your experience with cannabis products (I am a very casual consumer, usually every other week).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Outside of flavor and efficacy, I evaluated each brand with the following criteria:<\/p>\n\n\n\n