We're back with more flavor combinations. Our pure, food-grade terpenes and natural flavors can be used to enhance cannabis products, topicals, and vaping liquids. They contain no THC, CBD, or any psychoactive compounds.
Today's flavor combinations take inspiration from classic cocktails. By blending our natural terpenes, we've recreated the essence of seven popular drinks — all the flavor, none of the alcohol. Add a few drops to your cannabis product or vaping device and see what you think.
Why Cocktails and Terpenes Go Together
Here's something most people don't realize: the herbs, citrus fruits, and spices that make cocktails taste great are already loaded with terpenes. The same organic compounds that give cannabis its distinctive flavor profile are present throughout the plant world — and behind many of the most recognizable aromas in your drinks cabinet.
Limonene is the terpene responsible for the bright citrus notes in lemon juice, lime juice, and orange peel. It's why a fresh squeeze of citrus makes a cocktail taste alive. Linalool gives lavender its floral, relaxing aroma — and shows up in botanical gins and floral liqueurs.
Myrcene, one of the most common terpenes found in cannabis, is also abundant in hops, which is why a hoppy beer and certain cannabis strains share that earthy, slightly fruity character.
Pinene — the terpene behind pine and rosemary — appears in gin botanicals, fresh rosemary garnishes, and conifer-derived essential oils. And caryophyllene, with its spicy black pepper warmth, is present in many of the herbs and spices used across cocktail recipes.
In other words, the terpene profiles of cocktail ingredients and cannabis strains overlap more than most people expect. Recreating cocktail flavors with terpene blends isn't a stretch — it's actually a natural fit.
A Note on Water-Soluble Terpenes
Most terpenes are oil-based, which means they don't mix directly into water or juice. If you're planning to incorporate terpenes into an actual drink rather than a vaping product, look for water-soluble terpenes.
These are specially formulated to disperse evenly in liquid without separating or leaving an oily film. A few drops of a water-soluble terpene blend into simple syrup, tonic, or lemon juice can take a mocktail or non-alcoholic drink to a completely different level.
For vaping applications, standard oil-based terpenes work perfectly. Just remember that a little goes a long way — most terpenes are highly concentrated aromatic compounds, and the right dose is measured in drops, not milliliters.
Seven Cocktail-Inspired Terpene Combinations
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Mojito: Lime OG + Thin Mint Cookies
A mojito is traditionally made with white rum, simple syrup, lime juice, soda water, and fresh mint. Our zesty, sour Lime OG covers the lime juice, while Thin Mint Cookies brings the sweet minty aroma. Clean, refreshing, and surprisingly accurate. -
Piña Colada: Pineapple + Banana Kush
A classic piña colada blends rum, pineapple, and coconut milk. Our Pineapple flavor leads with bright tropical citrus, and Banana Kush adds creamy, fruity depth. This one leans pineapple-banana rather than full coconut — a great tropical concoction in its own right. -
Moscow Mule: Lime OG + Trainwreck
Moscow mules are built on vodka, spicy ginger beer, and lime juice — traditionally served in a copper mug. Lime OG handles the sharp citrus hit, while Trainwreck brings spice notes and citrusy warmth that mimics the ginger. One of the more convincing combinations on the list. -
Tequila Sunrise: Tangie + Cherry
The Tequila Sunrise gets its name from its yellow-to-red gradient — orange juice on top, grenadine settling at the bottom. Tangie brings the citrus and orange-peel aroma, and Cherry mimics the sweet depth of the grenadine. A simple but effective flavor profile. -
Sangria: Fruit Punch + Pineapple Express
Sangria is a Spanish punch of red wine, chopped fruit, lemon juice, and sometimes brandy. Fruit Punch covers the layered mixed-fruit character, while Pineapple Express adds tropical brightness. Together they capture that loose, fruity, crowd-pleasing quality that makes sangria a happy hour staple. -
Lavender Lemonade: Lemon flavor + a linalool-forward strain like Lavender Kush
Lavender lemonade has become a fixture on summer drink menus — fresh lemon juice, simple syrup, and a floral lavender hint that makes it feel both refreshing and a little luxurious. Linalool is the terpene behind lavender's characteristic aroma, and Lavender Kush is one of the more linalool-rich strain profiles in our catalog. Combine it with a bright lemon flavor for a remarkably convincing non-alcoholic take on this summer favorite. -
Gin & Tonic: Jack Herer + Lime flavor
A great gin and tonic is botanical, slightly piney, and refreshingly bitter from the tonic. Gin gets much of its character from juniper — which is high in pinene and other terpenes also found in pine and fresh rosemary. Jack Herer is a piney, spicy, herb-forward strain profile that captures that botanical gin character surprisingly well. Add a lime flavor for the garnish note and you've got one of the more sophisticated terpene cocktails on this list.
Editor notes:
1. Piña Colada: The Banana Kush + Pineapple combination produces a pineapple-banana profile rather than true piña colada (coconut is missing). If you have a coconut flavor in the catalog, swapping Banana Kush for it would make this more accurate.
2. Lavender Lemonade: Verify that "Lavender Kush" exists in your catalog under that name and update the link if needed.
3. Gin & Tonic: Verify that a standalone lime flavor exists at the linked URL and update if needed.
Tips for Getting the Most Out of Terpene Cocktails
A few practical notes before you start testing these combinations.
Start small. Terpenes are highly concentrated. One or two drops is usually enough to notice a clear flavor effect. Too much can make a blend taste harsh or medicinal rather than pleasant — you want a hint of the flavor, not an overwhelming hit.
Complementary flavors work best. The combinations above are chosen because the terpene profiles share complementary flavors — citrus with citrus, spice with spice. When you're building your own recipe, look for strains and flavors that share a common aromatic thread rather than simply combining favorites at random.
Explore your favorite strains. The terpene profile of a strain you already enjoy is a great place to start. If you love a citrusy, limonene-forward strain, try pairing it with a lemon or orange flavor. If you gravitate toward earthy, myrcene-heavy strains, look for herbs, spices, or bitters-adjacent flavors that share that warm, grounded character.
Mix Up Your Own Combinations
Is your go-to drink not on this list? Browse our full range of terpenes and natural flavors to find your next combination. Whether you're after something citrusy and bright or something more earthy and herbal, the building blocks are all there.
Not sure where to start? Try our sample pack and mix and match until you land on something you love.