420 Drinks Guide: The Best THC Seltzers, Shots and Spirits to Celebrate With

420 drinks are hemp-derived, cannabis-infused beverages designed for celebrating without the smoke or the hangover. They deliver a controlled, social experience through precise doses of hemp-derived Delta-9 THC, typically 5mg to 10mg per serving, available in seltzers, shots, and spirits. Federally legal under the 2018 Farm Bill. Built for adults who want the ritual and ease of a real drink, just with a different story at the end of the glass.

April 20th has always been cannabis culture’s unofficial holiday. A day when people gather, celebrate, and enjoy the plant in whatever way works for them. The way people actually do that has shifted considerably, and the 420 drink has become its own proper category.

It has grown up. Not in a stuffy way, just in a “someone finally figured out how to make this worth actually drinking” way. Today, 420 drinks range from lightly dosed THC seltzers to craft spirits built for mixing, and they are federally legal, precisely dosed, and designed to keep the experience exactly where you want it: social, manageable, and without the rough morning that usually tags along after a night of drinking alcohol.

This guide covers what 420 drinks actually are, the different formats worth knowing, how to choose the right one for your situation, and a few ways to make the occasion feel like something worth remembering.

What Are 420 Drinks?

420 drinks are beverages, typically infused with THC, CBD, or both, designed to create a cannabis-forward experience without smoke. They fall into two broad categories: alcohol-based cocktails with cannabis-inspired names, and the more modern category of hemp-derived THC beverages.

The second category is what most people mean when they say the phrase today.

Hemp-derived 420 drinks are made with Delta-9 THC that is federally legal under the 2018 Farm Bill at concentrations at or below 0.3% by dry weight. They are available in 5mg and 10mg doses and built for a specific kind of effect: social, relaxed, and clear-headed. Without the hangover that follows alcohol.

Every Willie’s Remedy+ drink is built around that experience. THC seltzers, shots, and spirits: each one delivering a precise dose of Delta-9 THC alongside CBD, CBG, and L-theanine. That combination keeps the experience grounded rather than scattered, which is the whole point of a drink you are choosing on purpose. You can read more about how hemp THC drinks compare to alcohol in the THC spirits guide.

The 420 Drink Lineup: Seltzers, Shots, and Spirits

Not all 420 drinks are the same format, and the format you choose matters more than most people realize going in. Here is the full breakdown.

THC Seltzers

A THC seltzer is the easiest entry point for most people. One can, one dose, no measuring. You crack it open and sip it like any other sparkling drink, except somewhere between 20 and 40 minutes in, things get considerably more interesting.

Willie’s Remedy+ seltzers come in two doses and three flavors: Black Cherry Lime, POG (Passion Orange Guava), and Strawberry Watermelon.

The 5mg THC seltzers are the social session dose. Light, manageable, and built for people who want to stay present in the conversation. A 5mg seltzer gives you the kind of lift that makes a backyard hang feel like a genuinely good idea. You can pace it, share it, or crack a second one and let the evening settle into something worth being in. Ten calories per serving. Clean finish, no bitterness. The 5mg Seltzer Variety 12-Pack gets you all three flavors in one order, which is the right move if you have not tried them yet.

The 10mg THC seltzers are for people who know their tolerance and want the full experience. A deeper, more settled feeling that suits experienced consumers who want the complete ride without smoking. Still clean. Still no hangover. The 10mg Seltzer Variety Pack covers all three flavors at the higher dose: 10mg THC, 5mg CBD, 5mg CBG, and 200mg L-theanine per can.

If you are hosting a 420 gathering and want something anyone can grab from a cooler, seltzers are the right call. They read like a normal drink. They require no explanation. The full seltzer collection has both doses and all flavors in one place.

THC Shots

A THC shot is compact, precise, and built for the person who wants control in a small package. Two ounces. A measured dose. Resealable, so you can take part of it now and come back to the rest when you are ready.

If the seltzer is the social drinker’s move, the shot is the enthusiast’s move. It is portable in a way a can is not: throw it in a bag, take it to a show, bring it to wherever the celebration is happening. Because the dose is fixed, there is no guesswork about how much you had.

Willie’s Remedy+ shots carry the same THC, CBD, CBG, and L-theanine formula as everything else in the lineup. The stack does not change. The ritual just gets smaller and easier to bring along.

Shop the Willie’s Remedy+ THC shots.

THC Spirits

The THC spirit is where things get interesting for anyone who likes to play bartender.

A bottle of the Willie’s Remedy 5mg THC Spirit gives you roughly 17 servings at 5mg THC each, which means 17 opportunities to mix something worth sipping. It works as the base in any mocktail. Sub it in wherever a recipe calls for liquor. Mix it with grapefruit soda for a THC Paloma. Shake it with mint and lime for a THC Mojito. Add lemon and honey for a Gold Rush. Or pour it over ice with whatever is in the fridge and call it a night well spent.

For people who want more THC per pour, the Willie’s Remedy 10mg Double Strength 750ml Bottle is the home bar option: 10mg THC, 2mg CBD, 2mg CBG, and 200mg L-theanine per serving in a full-size bottle built for regular use. At 10 calories per 1.5oz pour, spirits give you the most creative flexibility of any format in the lineup.

Browse the full Willie’s Remedy+ spirits collection.

How to Choose the Right 420 Drink

The best 420 drink depends on three things: your tolerance, your occasion, and how you actually like to drink.

• Newer to THC beverages. Start with a 5mg seltzer. It is the most forgiving format. Sip it slowly, give it 30 to 45 minutes, and see how you feel before deciding whether you want more. You can always go up. Going the other direction is not an option.
• Know your tolerance and want to celebrate fully. A 10mg seltzer or a double pour of the spirit in a mocktail puts you in the right range without being careless. This is the dose for people who want the full ride.
• Hosting a group. Get a mix. Stock the seltzers for easy grab-and-go, have a bottle of spirit for anyone who wants to mix their own, and keep a few shots on hand for people who want precision and portability. The High Road Bundle covers multiple formats in one order. Or put together exactly what your crowd needs with the Build Your Own Bundle.
• Want to mix your own drinks. The spirit is your tool. Learn a couple of recipes, put together a basic mocktail setup, and the ritual of making the drink becomes part of the celebration itself.
• Still figuring out what you like. The variety packs are the right starting point. Try a few things before committing to a case of one format or flavor.

Matching the Drink to the Moment

April 20th is not one kind of celebration. It shows up differently for everyone. Here are the most common situations and what fits each one.

The backyard hang. Ten people, a playlist, lawn chairs, and a cooler full of options. This is a 5mg seltzer situation all the way. Low floor, easy pacing, nobody feeling weird two hours in. Crack a few, pass them around, let the afternoon run.

The small group dinner. Four people, a good table, food worth sitting down for. This is where the spirit earns its place. Mix a round of THC Palomas before the food lands, control the dose per person, and let the meal do the rest. The spirit integrates into a dinner ritual in a way no other format does.

The solo reset. Long week. Quiet night. No agenda. This is where the shot makes the most sense: measured, precise, low-lift. One shot over ice, a couch, and whatever you have been meaning to watch.

The group event. A show, a concert, somewhere you are not playing bartender. Pack the shots. Small, easy to carry, resealable, and no setup required at all.

420 Drink Recipes Worth Making This Year

You do not need a full home bar to make something worth drinking on April 20th. A bottle of Willie’s Remedy+ Spirit and three ingredients handles most of what you need.

Willie’s Paloma

1.5oz Willie’s Remedy+ Spirit, grapefruit soda, lime squeeze. Tart, crisp, and easy enough to make a pitcher of. The grapefruit cuts through any sweetness and the lime ties the whole thing together. This is the recipe that converts the skeptics at a party.

Willie’s Mojito

1.5oz Spirit, fresh mint, lime juice, sparkling water. Muddle the mint, pour over ice, top with water. Fresh mint is the detail that makes it feel like a real drink rather than a wellness project.

Gold Rush

1.5oz Spirit, fresh lemon juice, honey simple syrup, shaken and strained over ice. Two extra ingredients and a shaker and you have something that looks like it took significantly more effort than it did. This is the dinner party move.

The Cooler Special

Pour one shot of the spirit over ice. Top with sparkling water or whatever seltzer flavor you have around. Squeeze in a lime. Done. This is the recipe for people who want a drink and not a project.

For step-by-step versions of these and more, check the recipe section on drinkwillies.com.

Dosing 420 Drinks the Right Way

More is not always better, especially on a day when you might be celebrating for several hours.

• Start with 5mg. Even if you are experienced, starting lower keeps the day flexible. You can always have more. Going the other direction is not possible.
• Wait 20 to 40 minutes. Willie’s Remedy+ uses nano-emulsified THC, which absorbs faster than traditional edibles. Onset typically runs 20 to 40 minutes, not the 90 minutes most people associate with eating a cannabis edible. The most common mistake on any 420 celebration is redosing because nothing has happened yet. Something has. It just has not arrived yet.
• Eat something first. Not required, but a light meal slows absorption and tends to smooth out the overall experience. An empty stomach plus a 10mg serving is a bigger ride than most people plan for on a Tuesday afternoon.
• Know the formula. Every Willie’s Remedy+ product carries the same core approach: Delta-9 THC, CBD, CBG, and L-theanine. The CBG and L-theanine keep the experience social, balanced, and notably less prone to the anxiety that some people associate with other forms of cannabis consumption.
• Respect the format differences. Spirits, seltzers, and shots may have different calorie counts, sugar content, and cannabinoid profiles. Check the product pages for specifics rather than assuming the numbers are the same across formats.

Where to Get 420 Drinks

Willie’s Remedy+ ships to 37+ states and is available through the online store for delivery directly to your door.

By format:

• THC Seltzers: 5mg and 10mg options, three flavors, grab-and-go ready
• THC Shots: Compact, precise, built for wherever the celebration takes you
• THC Spirits: One bottle, multiple servings, full creative flexibility for mixing
• Variety Packs: Multiple formats and flavors to try before committing to a full case
• 5mg Seltzer Variety 12-Pack: All three seltzer flavors at the social dose, twelve cans
• 10mg Seltzer Variety Pack: All three flavors at the higher dose
• Willie’s Remedy 5mg THC Spirit: The mixable starting point
• Willie’s Remedy 10mg Double Strength 750ml: The home bar bottle
• High Road Bundle: Multiple formats in one order, the hosting answer
• Build Your Own Bundle: Mix and match across the full lineup
• Shop All Products: Everything in one place

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Frequently Asked Questions About 420 Drinks

What are 420 drinks?

420 drinks are beverages associated with cannabis culture, most commonly hemp-derived THC beverages infused with Delta-9 THC. They offer a smoke-free way to consume cannabis for social or recreational purposes. Modern 420 drinks are federally legal when made with compliant hemp and available in doses starting at 5mg for precise, manageable effects.

What is a THC drink?

A THC drink typically refers to any beverage associated with cannabis use. Among legal THC beverages, THC-infused seltzers, shots, and spirits are the most popular formats right now. Willie’s Remedy+ makes all three. The full lineup is federally compliant and built around the same four-ingredient formula across every product.

Are 420 drinks legal?

Hemp-derived THC beverages are federally legal in the United States under the 2018 Farm Bill, provided they contain no more than 0.3% Delta-9 THC by dry weight. Willie’s Remedy+ products meet this standard and ship to 37+ states. State laws vary, so check your state’s regulations before ordering.

How long do THC drinks take to kick in?

Willie’s Remedy+ uses nano-emulsified THC, which absorbs faster than traditional cannabis edibles. Most people feel effects within 20 to 40 minutes. Traditional edibles can take 45 to 90 minutes. Do not redose before you feel the first serving. The onset is coming.

What is the closest buzz to alcohol from a drink?

Many consumers describe low-to-mid dose THC beverages (5mg to 10mg) as producing a social, relaxed feeling comparable to one or two drinks of alcohol, without the sedating effects or hangover that follow. For a full comparison of how the two experiences actually differ, the THC drinks vs. alcohol guide covers onset, effects, and the morning after in detail.

Can you mix THC drinks with alcohol?

Combining THC and alcohol intensifies the effects of both and is not recommended, especially for newer consumers. Most people who use Willie’s Remedy+ treat it as an alcohol replacement rather than a supplement. If you do choose to mix them, dose very low and give it time before you make any decisions.

Do 420 drinks have calories?

It depends on the format and the product. Willie’s Remedy+ seltzers carry 10 to 30 calories per serving depending on the dose. The spirit contains approximately 10 calories per 1.5oz serving. Calorie counts and sugar content differ by product line, so check the individual product pages for specifics rather than assuming they are the same across formats.

What is the best 420 drink for beginners?

The 5mg THC seltzer is the most forgiving entry point. One can, one dose, no measuring. Sip it slowly, give it 30 to 45 minutes, and let it settle before deciding whether you want more. The 5mg dose leaves room to go up if you want to and keeps the experience manageable if it is your first time with a THC drink.

What is the difference between the 5mg and 10mg seltzers?

The 5mg seltzer carries 5mg THC, 2mg CBD, 2mg CBG, and 200mg L-theanine per can. The 10mg seltzer steps up to 10mg THC, 5mg CBD, and 5mg CBG alongside the same 200mg L-theanine. The 10mg formula is meaningfully stronger and best suited for people who have already had the 5mg version and know how they respond to hemp THC drinks.

The Bottom Line on 420 Drinks

The 420 drink landscape right now looks nothing like it did five years ago. What used to be improvised and unreliable is now precise, flavorful, and actually enjoyable to drink. Not something you endure to get an effect.

Willie’s Remedy+ is in the middle of that shift. Three formats, two dose levels, one consistent formula built around THC, CBD, CBG, and L-theanine. Ships to 37+ states. No hangover on the other side.

Whether you are celebrating with a crowd or keeping it quiet this April 20th, there is a format that fits exactly where you are. Start low, sip slow, and let the good times do what they do.

Explore the full Willie’s Remedy+ 420 lineup:

• 5mg THC Seltzers: The social session dose. Three flavors, grab-and-go ready.
• 10mg THC Seltzers: The full experience for people who know their tolerance.
• THC Shots: Compact, precise, built for wherever the celebration takes you.
• THC Spirits: One bottle, multiple servings, every mocktail you want to make.
• Variety Packs: All formats, all flavors, try before you commit.
• High Road Bundle: Multiple formats, one order, the right answer for hosting.
• Build Your Own Bundle: Mix and match across the lineup.
• Shop All Products: Everything in one place.

Willie’s Remedy+ ships to 37+ states with age-verified checkout and third-party lab testing on every batch. View our Certificates of Analysis.

For adults 21 and older in legal markets only. Do not drive or operate machinery after consuming THC products. Keep out of reach of children and pets. If pregnant, nursing, or taking medications, consult a healthcare provider first.

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