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s u m m e r s u m m e r s u m m e r s u m m e r s u m m e r s u m m e r s u m m e r 2 0 1 8 2 0 1 8 2 0 1 8 2 0 1 8 2 0 1 8 | 7 3 Beverage Cannabis beverages—encompassing every- thing from THC-laced soda and kombucha to sparkling water and wine—fall under the edibles category. These products are alcohol-free, as current regulation is still stringent regarding products that contain both THC and alcohol. Always note the dos- age on any edible before you consume it and follow the "slow and low" rule of thumb if you're just starting out. The Tinley Beverage Co.: Margaritas, anyone? This cannabis brand puts the fun into fiestas of all kinds by swapping tequila for THC. Each 12-ounce bottle contains 10 milligrams, and the clean, modern packaging would fit in at any backyard barbeque. Sweet, bright, and refresh- ing with just the right amount of lift, this drink is a great starting point for the canna-curious. Aurora Elixirs: This Oregon- based company offers both THC and CBD lines of its lightly sweetened sippers, which tap into herbaceous and botanical- driven trends and make for chic, simple cocktails when sipped over ice. Hemp-derived CBD flavors include Lavender Spice (thanks to coriander in the blend) and the fresh and piney Grapefruit Rosemary (both contain 15 milligrams of CBD per bottle). Avail- able only in Oregon, the company's THC-infused of- ferings are Citrus Cayenne (5 milligrams CBD/5 mil- ligrams THC) and Vanilla Mango (15 milligrams THC). Storage Storage Storage Storage Storage Storage Storage Storage Storage Storage Storage Storage Storage Storage Storage Storage Storage Storage Storage Storage Storage Storage Storage Storage Storage Storage Storage Storage Storage Storage So, you found an old bag of cannabis in a drawer and want to know if you can smoke it—or maybe you're buying great bud but find it quickly loses its flavor and potency. Just like wine, proper storage of cannabis is essential to keeping your flower and concen- trates at their peak performance. Somewhere dark, cool, and dry is your best bet. Curidor: It's been more than six months since I won a Curidor via an Instagram competi- tion. I'd been eyeing these mini fridge–sized storage units for a while, so I was stoked to get my hands on this amazing temperature- and humidity-controlled cannabis humidor . . . but I was even more thrilled when I realized it came fully stocked with some of the best bud around: the top 25 winners at the 2017 Emerald Cup. As I write this more than seven months after the Cup, and nine or so months after the canna- bis was harvested, I'm happy to say this flower is still super-fresh, sticky, and terpene-rich. While Curidor custom-builds displays and storage solutions for dispensaries, events, and shows, for the at-home "cannaseur," nothing beats keeping your buds fresh and flavorful with your very own Curidor. Sprig: Sometimes it's as simple as a soda, and Sprig's THC-infused beverage is an effortless, subtle way to consume cannabis in a social setting. With a general "fruit" flavor that's neither specific nor fancy, Sprig's saving grace is that it's not too sweet—and it's got a great persistent bubble. We whipped up an alcohol-free sangria and topped it with Sprig's sugar-free soda to create a crisp and refreshing summertime sipper. Sprig Sangria Serves 8 3 cups black tea steeped with orange peel and cin- namon sticks 2 cups pomegranate juice 1 cup white grape juice ½ cup squeezed orange juice Mix ingredients, add chopped fruit, and top with Sprig. ■cr