What’s a Christmas feast without a plateful of warm gingerbread cookies? While these treats are a staple December dessert, did you know you could “spike” these subtly spicy sweets? Just try mixing up a gingerbread martini!

Better yet, add a drizzle of Tribe CBD oil to the top of this holiday-themed cocktail. All it takes is a tiny bit of our high-quality hemp extract to make everyone a little extra jolly!

CBD Gingerbread Martini Recipe 

When people say “everything’s bigger in Texas,” they’re probably not thinking of festive gingerbread houses. However, according to the Guinness Book of World Records, one Texas company earns credit for building the largest gingerbread house. 

In 2013, the Texas A&M Traditions Club built a staggeringly sweet gingerbread house that measured 60’ x 42’ x 10’. In terms of area, this house was just under 40,000 ft2, and in terms of calories…well, maybe we’d better not share that stat. After all, calories don’t count during the holidays! 

The best thing about this gingerbread project is that it was made for a charitable cause. Not only did this house inspire everyone who visited it, but the team behind it donated their proceeds to a local hospital. Now that’s the true holiday spirit!

Ingredients

• 1 oz Bailey’s Irish cream 
• 1 oz vanilla-flavored vodka
• 1 oz Kahlua 
• 1 oz Torani gingerbread syrup
• 1 dropperful Tribe CBD oil
• Whipped cream
• Peppermint stick, optional

Directions

• Pour Irish cream, vodka, Kahlua, and gingerbread syrup into a cocktail shaker
• Add ice and shake for a few seconds
• Strain into a chilled martini glass
• Top with whipped cream, Tribe CBD oil, and a peppermint stick

The Swedes may not have invented gingerbread cookies, but they sure have a lot of superstitions surrounding this dessert. For instance, did you know you could make a wish with a gingerbread cookie? Indeed, according to Swedish legend, you could hold a gingerbread in your hands and silently ask for something you desire. 

However, there is a significant stipulation to using this wish-making method. After you tell your gingerbread your request, you have to break it apart with one hand. How the “cookie crumbles” determines whether you’ll get your wish. Specifically, it has to break into three pieces for your desire to manifest.

While we’re on the subject of Swedish superstitions, some records suggest the Swedish King Hans used gingerbread cookies to combat melancholy. However, considering how cheery most people feel after eating gingerbread cookies, that’s not such a shocking superstition! 

Get Rid Of That Gingerbread Belly With Tribe’s CBD Energy Shots

If you’ve eaten a few too many holiday cookies, you may need extra help motivating yourself to get into the gym. Thankfully, Tribe CBD has the ultimate cheat code to shedding those Santa-like pounds—down a Tribe CBD Energy Shot. Made with a blend of high-quality CBD and all-natural caffeine, these fruity shots will get you pumped for a workout in a few minutes.

Please follow this link to learn more about Tribe’s CBD Energy Shots.

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Arguably, pumpkin pie “takes the cake” as the most iconic autumnal dessert. But who says you have to slave all day baking one of these pies? Believe it or not, you could whip up a boozy pumpkin pie cocktail in a matter of minutes! 

Sure, this pumpkin pie martini isn’t a replacement for an actual pie, but it’s a sweet and simple way to liven up a party. Plus, since we’re adding Tribe CBD oil to this cocktail, it’s sure to calm any family drama at your next Thanksgiving! 

CBD Pumpkin Pie Martini Recipe

In the pantheon of pies, pumpkin isn’t all that bad for our waistlines. In fact, many nutritionists argue pumpkin pie may be the healthiest traditional pie recipe. 

Pumpkin is naturally high in many vitamins and minerals, especially vitamin A. There’s also evidence that pumpkin contains plenty of antioxidants, which may reduce the risk of long-term health conditions. 

This is all good news considering one in five Americans claims they ate a whole pumpkin pie at least once in their lives. Yes, that’s a real statistic from the American Pie Council! 

However, there is a big difference between homemade and store-bought pumpkin pies. If you want to treat your body right, you should make a low or no-sugar pumpkin pie at home. 

Thankfully, cans of unsweetened pumpkin aren’t all that hard to find. Plus, even if you’ve never baked before, pumpkin pie is one of the easiest recipes for beginners.

If you’re interested in making a DIY pumpkin pie this year, you’ve got to check out this popular YouTube tutorial.

Ingredients

• 1 ½ oz pumpkin-flavored vodka 
• 1 oz spiced rum
• ½ oz heavy cream
• 1 tablespoon pumpkin purée
• ½ oz vanilla extract
• 1 dropperful Tribe CBD oil
• Cinnamon stick or pumpkin slice, garnish

Directions 

• Pour vodka, rum, heavy cream, pumpkin purée, and vanilla extract into a cocktail shaker
• Add ice and shake for a few seconds
• Strain into a pre-chilled martini glass
• Garnish with Tribe CBD oil and a cinnamon stick

One feature you may miss as you slurp your pumpkin martini is the crispy pie crust. However, there are a few fun ways you could add some of that “crunch” back into this seasonal cocktail.

For instance, you could stick crushed Graham crackers on the rim of your martini glass with either raw honey or maple syrup. Just be sure to ground these Graham crackers in a food processor until they’re fine. For extra fun, you could toss in a pinch of ground nutmeg or cinnamon to add festive flavors to this rimmed garnish. 

Work Off Those “Pumpkin Pounds” With A Tribe CBD Energy Shot!

During the holiday season, it’s easy to go overboard on treats. It’s crucial to stay on top of your workout routine if you want to counter all those extra calories. If you’re struggling to maintain peak fitness after all that pumpkin pie, try Tribe’s CBD Energy Shots. Made with all-natural caffeine and hemp-extracted CBD, these shots will help push you through your gym routine. 

Please click here to find out more about Tribe’s CBD Energy Shots. 

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The Bikini Martini is as fun and fashionable as its namesake swimsuit. Even if you’re not near the coast, this tropical-themed drink should put you in a “sandy” state of mind. Anyone who loves drinks like the piña colada will adore this tropical take on a classic martini. 

Oh yeah, please don’t forget to add a pinch of Tribe’s CBD oil to this colorful cocktail. Even a half-dropperful of our high-quality hemp extract is enough to add serious mellow to your Bikini Martini. 

CBD Bikini Martini Recipe

Like the Tequila Sunrise or the B-52 shot, the Bikini Martini is a layered drink that’s all about presentation. This drink wasn’t just named for its beach-themed flavors—it’s literally supposed to resemble a bikini.

Thankfully, it doesn’t take a ton of skill to build this cocktail. In fact, the Bikini Martini is one of the easiest layered drinks to make at home. As long as you have a standard martini glass, the grenadine will naturally fall to the bottom, thus creating the desired “bikini effect.” Indeed, if you’ve already tried our CBD Tequila Sunrise, you should have no issues creating an eye-catching Bikini Martini. 

If you want to learn more about mixing layered drinks—or you’re on the hunt for more tropical cocktails—be sure to read through our previous recipe for the CBD Barbados Sunrise. 

Ingredients

• 2 oz vodka 
• 1 ½ oz coconut rum
• 4 oz pineapple juice
• ¼ oz grenadine
• ½ dropperful Tribe CBD oil

Directions

• Pour vodka, coconut rum, Tribe CBD oil, and pineapple juice in a cocktail shaker
• Add ice and shake for a few seconds 
• Strain into a chilled martini glass
• Slowly pour grenadine into the center

Nowadays, we all know what a bikini is, but do you know what “bikini” means? Interestingly, there’s a coral reef in the Marshall Islands called Bikini Atoll. While designer Louis Réard promoted the bikini in the 1940s, American scientists were testing the nuclear bomb in this area. Apparently, Réard capitalized on these headlines to draw comparisons with his own “earth-shattering” swimsuit. 

Although the bikini has become more accepted nowadays, it’s still a bit too risqué for some areas. For instance, police in the Maldives recently arrested a woman for wearing a bikini outside a beach area. So, if you’re going to travel to a foreign destination, always double-check your resort’s swimwear policy. 

Move Over CBD—CBG Is On The Runway! 

CBD may be the darling of the hemp cannabinoid market., but that doesn’t mean secondary cannabinoids aren’t making a big “fashion statement.” For instance, more customers are talking about all the wonderful benefits of a novel non-psychoactive cannabinoid called CBG. Sometimes called the “mother cannabinoid,” CBG is the parent cannabinoid for both THC and CBD. Although we don’t know as much about CBG as CBD, preliminary reports suggest it may have similar healing properties. 

If you’re interested in learning more about what CBG may offer, you’ve got to check out this previous blog post. You could also take a peek at Tribe’s new CBG oil capsules here.

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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! 

Related: How does Tribe CBD compare to other big brands in the CBD industry? Click here to check out Real Tested CBD’s independent lab test results and review. Brining the transparency in CBD directly to you.  

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. 

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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! 

Related: How legit is Tribe’s CBD? Click here for a brand review and third-party lab test results from Real Tested CBD. Bringing transparency in CBD, directly to you.