The cannabis beverage market now includes dozens of brands across multiple states and formats, from 2mg microdose seltzers to 100mg lemonades. This guide compares eight of the most recognized THC drink brands side by side, covering dosing, pricing, availability, and which consumers each brand best serves.
We are one of the brands listed here — Mirth Provisions makes Legal sparkling tonics. We have tried to write this comparison as a genuinely useful resource rather than a ranking that conveniently puts us on top. Where other brands are the better choice for a given consumer, we say so. Where our product has weaknesses, we acknowledge them.
Cannabis beverages have matured considerably since the first products appeared in Colorado and Washington dispensaries around 2014. Today, the category spans hemp-derived seltzers you can order online, dispensary-only craft tonics, high-dose lemonades, and premium cocktail replacements. The right product depends on who you are and what you are looking for.
Master Comparison Table
| Brand | THC/Serving | CBD | Format | Onset | Price | States Available | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cann | 2mg | 4mg | Social Tonic | 15–20 min | $5–7 | 15+ | Beginners, social |
| Legal (Mirth) | 10mg | 0mg | Sparkling Tonic | 15–20 min | $6–8 | WA | Craft quality, cocktails |
| WYNK | 2.5mg | 2.5mg | Seltzer | 15–25 min | $4–6 | Most states | National access |
| Keef | 10–100mg | Varies | Soda / Water | 15–30 min | $5–12 | CO + select | Product variety |
| Cycling Frog | 5mg | 0mg | Seltzer | 15–25 min | $4–6 | WA/OR + online | PNW locals |
| BREZ | 5mg | 0mg | Tonic | 15–25 min | $7–9 | Select states | Functional ingredients |
| Uncle Arnie’s | 10–100mg | 0mg | Lemonade | 15–30 min | $6–15 | CA + select | Higher doses |
| Artet | 10mg | 0mg | Cocktail | 15–25 min | $12–15 | CA | Premium experience |
A few patterns are immediately visible. The market has stratified into three tiers by dose: microdose (2–5mg) for social and casual use, standard dose (10mg) for experienced consumers, and high dose (25–100mg) for consumers with significant tolerance. Price per can does not always correlate with THC content — Artet charges a premium for its cocktail positioning, while WYNK and Cycling Frog compete on affordability.
Brand Profiles
Cann
Cann Social Tonics pioneered the idea that cannabis beverages should be sessionable and social rather than potent and isolating. At 2mg THC and 4mg CBD per can, Cann is designed for the consumer who wants to feel something mild without committing to a full cannabis experience. The brand’s aesthetic is bright, fun, and deliberately non-stoner — targeting the wellness-curious drinker who might never set foot in a traditional dispensary.
Cann has raised significant venture capital, secured celebrity investors, and expanded into 15+ state markets through both cannabis-derived and hemp-derived product lines. The hemp-derived versions unlock mail-order shipping to most of the country, giving Cann a distribution advantage that dispensary-only brands cannot match.
Strengths: Widest availability, lowest-risk dose for beginners, strong brand recognition, CBD:THC balance. Weaknesses: Expensive per milligram of THC, underdosed for experienced consumers, contract manufactured rather than vertically integrated.
Legal by Mirth Provisions
Legal sparkling tonics are cocktail-inspired cannabis beverages with a full 10mg THC dose, produced in Mirth Provisions’ own manufacturing facility in Washington state. The brand launched in 2014, making it one of the oldest continuously operating cannabis beverage lines in the country. Flavors like Rainier Cherry and Lemon Ginger are designed to replace a cocktail in both ritual and effect level.
Mirth Provisions also operates as a contract manufacturer for other cannabis beverage brands, which demonstrates the capability and quality of its production facility. The company’s vertical integration — owning the facility, formulation, and production process — gives it direct control over quality that contract-manufactured brands cannot replicate.
Strengths: Full 10mg dose, in-house manufacturing, decade of production experience, strong cost per milligram. Weaknesses: Only available in Washington state, no hemp-derived or nationally shippable option, smaller marketing budget than VC-funded competitors.
WYNK
WYNK is a hemp-derived THC seltzer built for national accessibility and everyday consumption. At 2.5mg THC and 2.5mg CBD per can, it occupies the microdose tier with a balanced cannabinoid ratio. The brand’s core value proposition is availability: because WYNK uses hemp-derived cannabinoids, it can ship to most states and sell through conventional retail channels, not just dispensaries.
The seltzer format is clean, simple, and familiar — closer to a White Claw or Topo Chico than a craft cocktail. WYNK competes primarily on price and convenience rather than flavor complexity or brand prestige. For consumers who want a low-dose cannabis seltzer delivered to their door without the friction of a dispensary visit, WYNK is one of the most straightforward options available.
Strengths: National shipping, affordable pricing, balanced THC:CBD ratio, low barrier to entry. Weaknesses: Simple flavor profiles, newer brand with less track record, hemp-derived products face evolving regulation.
Keef
Keef is one of the original cannabis beverage companies, founded in Colorado in 2010. The brand offers the widest product range of any company on this list, spanning cannabis-infused sodas, sparkling waters, and mocktail-style drinks at dose levels from 10mg to 100mg. If product variety is your priority, Keef has more SKUs than most competitors combined.
Keef’s roots are in the Colorado cannabis market, but the brand has expanded into several additional states. The soda-style format — think root beer, orange cream, and blue raspberry — appeals to consumers who want a familiar soft drink experience rather than the cocktail or seltzer positioning of newer brands.
Strengths: Enormous product range, dose flexibility from 10mg to 100mg, long operating history, familiar soda-style formats. Weaknesses: Limited availability outside Colorado, soda format may feel less premium, wide product line can make choosing difficult.
Cycling Frog
Cycling Frog produces hemp-derived THC seltzers at 5mg per can, positioned as an affordable, everyday option for Pacific Northwest consumers and anyone who can order online. The brand is part of the same family as Lazarus Naturals, a well-established CBD company, which gives Cycling Frog supply chain advantages and credibility in the hemp space.
At $4–6 per can, Cycling Frog offers one of the best price-to-dose ratios in the microdose category. The brand does not try to be premium or cocktail-adjacent — it is a straightforward seltzer with clean flavors and a moderate 5mg dose that sits between the ultra-low Cann/WYNK tier and the standard 10mg tier.
Strengths: Excellent value, hemp-derived with online ordering, strong parent company, good middle-ground dose. Weaknesses: Less brand polish than competitors, limited flavor range, not available at dispensaries in most states.
BREZ
BREZ positions itself at the intersection of cannabis beverages and functional wellness. Each can contains 5mg THC alongside adaptogenic or functional ingredients — think lion’s mane, ashwagandha, or similar additions designed to complement the cannabis experience with specific wellness benefits. The brand targets the consumer who sees cannabis as part of a broader health and wellness routine rather than purely recreational.
The functional angle gives BREZ a differentiated story in a crowded market, though whether the included doses of functional ingredients produce meaningful effects is a legitimate question. The product is positioned at a premium price point ($7–9 per can) that reflects the added ingredients and wellness branding.
Strengths: Unique functional positioning, differentiated brand story, wellness-aligned marketing. Weaknesses: Premium pricing, limited availability, functional ingredient doses may be sub-therapeutic, newer brand with less track record.
Uncle Arnie’s
Uncle Arnie’s makes cannabis-infused lemonades that are unapologetically about the cannabis experience. Available in doses from 10mg to 100mg, the brand serves the high-tolerance consumer who wants significant effects from a single bottle. The 100mg options are among the strongest cannabis beverages on the market and are explicitly not for beginners.
The lemonade format is bold, fruity, and straightforward. Uncle Arnie’s has built a loyal following in California dispensaries, where it competes on dose, value, and a no-pretense brand personality that resonates with experienced cannabis consumers. The brand has begun expanding beyond California into additional state markets.
Strengths: Highest available doses, strong value for high-tolerance consumers, loyal California following, unpretentious brand identity. Weaknesses: Too strong for beginners, limited geographic availability, lemonade format lacks the sophistication some consumers want, cannabis-derived only.
Artet
Artet occupies the premium end of the cannabis beverage spectrum, producing cocktail-style drinks designed to replace high-end spirits rather than compete with seltzers. At $12–15 per can, Artet is the most expensive option on this list, and it positions itself accordingly: the packaging, flavor profiles, and brand identity all communicate craft cocktail sophistication.
Artet’s flavors are built around botanical and herbal profiles — think aperitif and digestif traditions translated into cannabis form. This is a drink for the consumer who would otherwise order a Negroni or an Aperol Spritz, not someone looking for an affordable everyday seltzer. The premium pricing limits the audience but clearly defines the brand’s position.
Strengths: Most refined flavor profiles, premium positioning, genuine cocktail replacement, strong aesthetic. Weaknesses: Highest price on this list, California-only availability, not for budget-conscious consumers, niche audience.
How to Choose: Decision Framework
Rather than declaring a single winner, the most honest approach is to match each brand to the consumer it best serves. Here is a practical decision framework based on the most common priorities.
Budget-Conscious?
WYNK or Cycling Frog
First Time?
Cann
Experienced User?
Legal or Uncle Arnie’s
Premium Occasion?
Artet
Functional Wellness?
BREZ
Live in Colorado?
Keef
Live in Washington?
Legal or Cycling Frog
Want It Shipped Anywhere?
WYNK
Geography matters more than most comparison guides acknowledge. If you live in Washington, you have access to Legal and Cycling Frog at local dispensaries and retail, plus WYNK and Cann online. If you live in a state without recreational cannabis, your options narrow to hemp-derived brands: WYNK, Cycling Frog, and Cann’s hemp line. The best brand on paper may not be the best brand available to you.
Dose preference is the second filter. Consumers who want a light, social experience have plenty of options at the 2–5mg level. Consumers who want a standard cannabis dose need to look at 10mg products. And consumers with high tolerance should be looking at Keef or Uncle Arnie’s high-dose options. Trying to make a 2mg product work for a daily cannabis consumer, or giving a 100mg product to a beginner, will produce a bad experience regardless of brand quality.
What This Comparison Does Not Cover
To keep this guide focused and useful, we have deliberately excluded several adjacent categories.
- CBD-only beverages. Products containing only CBD (no THC) are a separate category with different regulatory frameworks, distribution channels, and consumer expectations. They deserve their own guide.
- Cannabis-infused teas and coffees. Hot cannabis beverages represent a distinct product format with different preparation methods, onset characteristics, and consumer occasions. We may cover these separately.
- Homemade cannabis drinks. DIY cannabis beverages using tinctures, distillate, or decarboxylated flower are outside the scope of a brand comparison. Dosing accuracy and safety considerations differ significantly from commercially produced products.
- Brands with very limited regional availability. There are dozens of smaller cannabis beverage brands operating in single states or limited markets. We chose brands that represent the major market segments and are likely to be encountered by consumers actively shopping the category.
Disclosure: We are Mirth Provisions, the company behind Legal sparkling tonics. We are one of the eight brands compared on this page. We have tried to write this guide as an honest, editorial-quality resource. We did not place ourselves first in the table, did not declare ourselves the best, and acknowledged our limitations — most notably, that we are only available in Washington state. If you find an error, email hi@mirthprovisions.com and we will correct it.
Frequently Asked Questions
The best THC drink brand depends on your needs. For beginners, Cann offers the lowest dose (2mg THC) with a balanced CBD ratio. For experienced consumers wanting cocktail-strength drinks, Legal by Mirth Provisions and Uncle Arnie’s offer 10mg options. For national availability and affordability, WYNK ships hemp-derived seltzers to most states. For premium occasions, Artet provides a high-end cocktail experience. There is no single best brand — the right choice depends on your dose preference, location, budget, and experience level.
WYNK and Cycling Frog offer hemp-derived THC beverages that can be shipped to most states, making them the most broadly available options. Cann also offers hemp-derived versions for mail order. Cannabis-derived products from brands like Legal by Mirth Provisions, Uncle Arnie’s, Keef, and Artet are only available in the states where they are produced and sold through licensed dispensaries. Hemp-derived availability depends on individual state regulations, as some states have restricted hemp THC products.
Uncle Arnie’s and Keef offer products with up to 100mg of THC per bottle, making them the highest-dose options among major brands. However, these are intended for experienced consumers who understand their tolerance. Standard-dose brands like Legal by Mirth Provisions (10mg) and Artet (10mg) offer a full single-serving experience. Microdose brands like Cann (2mg) and WYNK (2.5mg) are designed for controlled, sessionable consumption. Higher dose does not mean better — the right strength depends entirely on your experience and tolerance.
Taste is subjective, but Artet and Legal by Mirth Provisions are frequently cited for complex, cocktail-inspired flavor profiles that mask the cannabis taste effectively. Cann is praised for approachable, fruit-forward flavors like Blood Orange Cardamom. WYNK and Cycling Frog offer clean, simple seltzer flavors. Uncle Arnie’s lemonades are intentionally bold and fruity. Most modern THC beverages have largely solved the taste challenge through improved emulsion technology, so the choice comes down to personal preference between cocktail-style, seltzer, tonic, or lemonade formats.
Most major brands now use nano-emulsion or similar water-soluble cannabinoid technology for faster onset and consistent dosing. The specific processes vary between manufacturers — some use proprietary emulsion systems, while others work with third-party emulsion suppliers. The practical result for consumers is similar across brands: onset times of 15 to 30 minutes rather than the 45 to 90 minutes typical of oil-based edibles. Older or smaller brands may still use less advanced infusion methods, which can result in slower onset and less consistent effects.