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The Artillery may have a scary name, but it’s actually a super sweet Southern cocktail. Not only that, this gin-based drink is one of the most straightforward martini renditions on the books. So, if you’re looking for a way to add some Southern charm to your cocktail hour, the Artillery may be worth a “shot!”

Oh yeah, and don’t forget to add a dropperful of Tribe’s citrus-flavored CBD oil. The all-natural orange extract in our high-quality CBD formula adds just the right complement to this classy cocktail. 

CBD Artillery Recipe

Nobody’s quite sure when bartenders created the Artillery cocktail, but most suspect it was named after the legendary Chatham Artillery in Savannah. However, please don’t confuse this cocktail with the more popular “Chatham Artillery Punch.” 

While both of these drinks may originate from the same place, they have significantly different specs. For instance, the Artillery only uses gin, while the Chatham Artillery Punch calls for whiskey, rum, and Cognac. There are also many secondary ingredients in the punch that you won’t find in the Artillery. 

If the Chatham Artillery Punch sounds enticing, please follow Tribe CBD’s blog closely. We may just write a CBD-infused recipe soon! 

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Ingredients

• 1 1/2 oz gin 
• 1 – 2 teaspoons sweet vermouth 
• 2 dashes Angostura bitters
• 1 dropperful Tribe CBD oil (citrus)
• Orange slice

Directions

• Pour gin, sweet vermouth, Angostura bitters, and Tribe CBD oil into a stirring glass
• Add ice and stir until the drink is well-chilled
• Strain into a pre-chilled martini or rocks glass
• Garnish with an orange slice

It’s well known that Southerners love a refreshing spirit now and again…but what about hemp? Do Southern states now allow the sale of CBD? 

Although most states in the Deep South forbid the use of recreational cannabis, please remember that CBD is federally legal in the USA. Indeed, the whole point of the 2018 US Farm Bill was to legalize all hemp-derived goods. As long as your CBD products have ≤ 0.3 percent THC, they are OK under federal law.

While some states may put local restrictions into place, the vast majority abide by these new federal standards. If you have any questions about CBD laws in your state, we’d recommend looking into the latest hemp statutes. To be extra sure, you could even call law firms specializing in cannabis law (yes, they do exist!). 

Defend Your Dreamtime With Tribe CBD’s Sleep Shots

If you’re struggling to settle down before bed, here’s an easy way to relax: drink one of Tribe CBD’s Sleep Shots. Many exciting studies suggest CBD’s anti-anxiety effects may support healthy sleep. Our Sleep Shots go a step further by adding soothing herbs like Valerian root and a touch of the sleep hormone melatonin. 

Be sure to click here to find out more about Tribe’s CBD Sleep Shots. 

This article was originally published on Tribe CBD. To view the original article and recipe, click here.

Despite its tiny size, Key West is jam-packed with dozens of unforgettable attractions. From Hemingway’s Home and Harry Truman’s “Little White House” to Smathers Beach and Southernmost Point, you could spend days on this island and still have more to see. But no matter what you want to do in this crazy town, you’ve got to schedule some time to taste the local specialty: a fresh-baked Key lime pie! 

If you can’t make it down US-1 this year, no worries! Here’s a simple way to take a “mental vacation” to the Florida Keys: mix our Key lime pie martini! For a little extra fun, we’re going to add a spritz of our citrus-flavored CBD oil. 

CBD Key Lime Pie Martini Recipe   

The “key” question every baker faces before making a Key Lime Pie is whether to splurge on Key limes. Interestingly, what we call “Key limes” are native to Mexico; however, they were an essential part of agriculture in the Florida Keys for many decades. 

Compared with the more common Persian limes, Key limes supposedly have a sharper edge. Citrus connoisseurs also frequently say Key limes are more “aromatic” than Persian limes…whatever that means!

One thing’s for sure: Key limes are a serious pain to squeeze. Not only is there less juice in these limes, they also have loads of seeds.

Unless you’re a stickler for authenticity, there’s no need to go crazy searching for these special limes. Heck, after hurricanes wiped away most Key lime fields, most farmers in the Keys have converted to Persian limes anyway. 

Ingredients

• 1 ½ oz cake or vanilla-flavored vodka
• ½ oz lime juice
• ½ oz Cointreau
• 1/2 dropperful Tribe CBD oil (citrus)
• Graham crackers, crushed
• Whipped cream, optional
• Fresh raspberry, optional

Directions

• Pour vodka, lime juice, Cointreau, and Tribe CBD oil into a cocktail shaker
• Add ice and shake for a few seconds
• Strain into your martini glass
• Top with whipped cream and crushed graham crackers
• Garnish with a fresh raspberry (optional)

If you prefer sweet over citrus, then you may want to consider swapping fresh lime juice for lime cordial. While lime juice is the primary ingredient in lime cordial, this concentrate also contains a fair amount of sugar. So, by adding lime cordial rather than lime juice, you should expect a saccharine-enhanced flavor sensation.

Just be extra careful when you’re shopping for lime cordial. Often, companies add way too many preservatives and unnecessary sweeteners. If you’re going with store-bought lime cordial, please give the ingredients list a thorough screening. 

FYI: If you want to learn more about lime cordial, you’ve got to check out our previous CBD gimlet recipe.

Cool Down With Tribe’s CBD Cream 

While soaking in that warm Florida sun sure is refreshing, at some point you’ll need to “cool down.” One great way to keep your muscles mellow is to rub a bit of Tribe’s CBD Cold Therapy Cream. In addition to high-quality CBD, each of these topicals contains herbs like chamomile and Arnica montana to relieve aches and pains.

Want to learn more about our Cold Therapy CBD Cream? If so, please click here! 

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