Memorial Day Drinks Without the Alcohol: 7 THC Cocktails for the Weekend

Memorial Day drinks for an alcohol-free weekend center on hemp-derived THC cocktails and seltzers. At 5mg or 10mg of Delta-9 THC per pour, they pair with BBQ, sip across a four-day weekend, and leave Tuesday morning intact. The same flavor profiles that built summer cocktail culture (citrus, watermelon, berry, mint, agave) translate cleanly to a THC base. Federally legal under the 2018 Farm Bill when made with compliant hemp at or below 0.3% Delta-9 THC by dry weight. For adults 21 and older in legal markets only.

Memorial Day weekend is the year’s first real test of a backyard cooler. Three or four days of sun, a grill earning its keep, and a stretch of afternoons where time gets blurry in the best possible way.

It is also a long weekend that costs a lot of people their Tuesday. Beer at noon, cocktails at five, somebody’s homemade margaritas at eight. By morning, the leftovers are still in the fridge and so is most of you.

There is another way to do the weekend. Hemp-derived THC drinks, built for sipping. The Willie’s Remedy+ Spirits collection and THC seltzers are the two formats most worth knowing heading into the long weekend. Same ritual as a real cocktail or a cold can. No alcohol involved.

Why THC Drinks Make Sense for Memorial Day Weekend

A few practical reasons.

First, the calendar. Memorial Day exists to honor U.S. military service members who died in service. That is the heart of the day. The weekend around it is also, for a lot of households, the unofficial start of summer. THC drinks let you sip across the whole stretch without losing Tuesday morning to a hangover.

Second, the dose math. A 5mg THC seltzer is sessionable for an all-afternoon BBQ. A 10mg pour from a Spirits bottle is more pronounced and best saved for evening. You choose the lift instead of chasing it.

Third, transparency. Every Willie’s Remedy+ batch is third-party lab tested with Certificates of Analysis available before you buy. For a wider read on the category, the alcohol alternatives guide covers the landscape.

7 THC Drinks for Memorial Day Weekend

These are built for warm weather, BBQ pairing, and a long weekend. All recipes assume 1.5 oz of Willie’s Remedy 5mg Spirit per drink (~5mg per cocktail), unless noted. Swap in 0.75 oz of the 10mg Double Strength bottle for the same dose.

1. Memorial Day Margarita

The cookout drink that holds up against everything on the grill. Lime-forward, balanced, ready in 90 seconds.

Combine 1.5 oz Willie’s Remedy 5mg Spirit, 1 oz fresh lime juice, and 0.75 oz agave syrup in a shaker with ice. Shake hard, strain into a salt-rimmed rocks glass over fresh ice, garnish with a lime wheel. For a spicy version, muddle one slice of jalapeño with the agave before shaking.

2. Watermelon THC Cooler

The simplest drink on the list and somehow the one that disappears first.

In a tall glass, combine 4 oz fresh watermelon juice, 0.5 oz lime juice, and a pinch of salt. Pour over ice, top with a chilled 5mg Strawberry Watermelon THC seltzer, and stir gently. Garnish with mint and a watermelon wedge. The seltzer carries the dose; no extra spirit needed.

3. Patriotic Berry Spritz

Red and blue summer fruit, no styling required. The berries carry the look on their own.

Muddle 4 raspberries and 4 blueberries with 0.5 oz simple syrup in a wine glass. Add 1.5 oz Willie’s Remedy 5mg Spirit, 0.5 oz lemon juice, and ice. Top with sparkling water. Stir, garnish with a few extra berries and a lemon twist.

4. THC Mojito

The classic warm-weather sipper. Mint, lime, and crushed ice carry it.

Muddle 8 mint leaves with 0.5 oz simple syrup in a tall glass. Add 0.75 oz lime juice, 1.5 oz Willie’s Remedy 5mg Spirit, and crushed ice. Top with soda water, stir gently, garnish with a fresh mint sprig. The full build, including muddling technique, is on the Willie’s Mojito recipe page.

5. THC Paloma

Grapefruit, lime, salt rim. The drink that takes care of itself.

Combine 1.5 oz Willie’s Remedy 5mg Spirit, 2 oz fresh grapefruit juice, 0.5 oz lime juice, 0.5 oz agave syrup, and a pinch of salt in a shaker with ice. Shake briefly, strain into a salt-rimmed glass over fresh ice, top with sparkling water, garnish with a grapefruit wedge. Full recipe on the Willie’s Paloma page.

6. Backyard Pitcher Punch

For a group, batched ahead of time.

In a large pitcher, combine one full 750ml bottle of 10mg Double Strength Spirit with 12 oz fresh lemon juice, 8 oz orange juice, 8 oz simple syrup, and 16 oz cold water. Stir, refrigerate. Serve over ice with citrus wheels. Yields about 15 servings at 1.5 oz each (~10mg per glass) or 30 servings at 0.75 oz (~5mg). Label the pitcher with the dose.

7. Smoky Cactus

The drink built for a smoking grill. Mezcal-coded, herbal, BBQ-friendly.

Combine 1.5 oz Willie’s Remedy 5mg Spirit, 0.75 oz fresh lime juice, 0.5 oz agave syrup, and a few drops of smoked salt brine (or a pinch of smoked salt). Shake with ice, strain over a fresh large cube, garnish with a charred lime wheel. Full build on the Smoky Cactus recipe page.

For more recipes (Old Fashioned, Espresso Martini, Gold Rush, plus seasonal builds), the Willie’s recipe collection and the THC cocktails guide cover the rest.

How to Pace a Four-Day Weekend

Memorial Day is a marathon if you let it be one. The math for keeping the lift sustainable is simple.

Start with one 5mg drink and wait 60 to 90 minutes before considering a second. Effects from a hemp-derived THC drink build over 15 to 30 minutes and last two to four hours, so stacking too quickly is the most common first-day mistake.

For pitcher math, a 750ml 10mg Double Strength bottle yields roughly 15 servings at the 1.5 oz pour (~10mg per glass) or 30 at 0.75 oz (~5mg). Daytime BBQ in the sun is 5mg territory. Evening fire is where the 10mg pour earns its keep.

A few rules that don’t bend. Do not mix THC drinks with alcohol. Do not drive after consuming THC, especially over a holiday weekend with elevated DUI enforcement. Always label the pitcher with the dose per serving. For a deeper read, the 5mg vs. 10mg dosing guide walks through it. For multi-format hosting, build your own bundle covers spirits, seltzers, and shots in one order.

Easiest Grab-and-Go: Variety Packs for the Cooler

If you are running short on prep time, the Variety Packs collection is the right move. Multiple flavors per box, single-serve cans, no measuring, no setup. Drop them in the cooler with ice and forget about them until someone asks.

Variety packs work especially well for hosts because they take the choice off the table. Three flavors, two doses, every guest finds something that fits. The 5mg cans are the right call for an all-afternoon hang. The 10mg cans are evening-coded.

For last-minute pickup, the find-in-stores page shows current Willie’s Remedy+ retail partners by zip code. Worth checking on Friday afternoon, since brick-and-mortar stock varies and a phone call saves the trip.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are good non-alcoholic Memorial Day drinks?

Hemp-derived THC cocktails and THC seltzers are the strongest non-alcoholic options for Memorial Day BBQs. They produce a noticeable, sessionable lift without alcohol’s hangover. A 5mg THC margarita, a watermelon cooler, or a variety pack of THC seltzers covers most of the weekend.

Can I serve THC drinks at a Memorial Day party?

Yes. Many hosts use THC drinks alongside or in place of alcohol at holiday gatherings. Label clearly, never serve to anyone under 21, and include responsible-use messaging where guests can see it. Do not combine THC with alcohol when serving.

How much THC is right for an all-day BBQ?

For sustained sipping across an afternoon, start with 5mg per drink and pace one every 60 to 90 minutes. Avoid stacking. Save 10mg drinks for evening or single servings.

Can I make a THC pitcher for a group?

Yes. A 750ml 10mg Double Strength bottle yields about 30 5mg-equivalent servings when mixed pitcher-style. Label the pitcher with the dose, control the pour with a measured ladle (1.5 oz = 5mg from the 5mg Spirit, 0.75 oz = 5mg from the 10mg bottle), and never combine with alcohol.

Stock Up Before the Weekend

Memorial Day weekend moves fast. The smart move is ordering early so the bottles are in the cooler by Friday afternoon. The Spirits collection is the easiest way to lock in cocktail-ready bottles for the long weekend. The Seltzers collection is the fastest route for cooler-friendly grab-and-go cans. Both ship to 37+ states with age-verified checkout. For last-minute orders, check the shipping cutoff on Willie's Remedy+ before clicking buy.

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

These products contain hemp-derived Delta-9 THC and are intended for adults 21 and older. Must comply with local and state laws. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.