3 Editors Test Sober(ish)'s Hemp Drops For a Non-Alcoholic Buzz

Sober(ish) Drops ($46, originally $60)

"Over the past five years, I've dramatically cut back on my drinking and focused on mindful alcohol consumption. Specifically, I've decoupled alcohol from experiences where it used to be a no-brainer — like social engagements, live music, and tough days. But sometimes I still need something to take the edge off, and CBD has worked wonders for me. I find that the right dose of CBD can soothe my grumpiness or social anxiety without the cons that come with alcohol consumption.

THC typically does not agree with me; it makes me more uncomfortable than relaxed. I've experimented with products that combine THC and CBD, but often they tip too far toward the THC side to have the intended effect.

That said, the ratio and dosage in the Sober(ish) THC Drops was ideal for me, especially compared to the THC-infused beverages I've tried. I like that you can easily control the dosage; each dropper contains two milligrams of THC and four milligrams of CBD, but I found that 1/2 or 3/4 of a dropper better suited my biology.

I made a mocktail with seltzer and Angostura bitters, and as promised, the drops were flavorless, at least to my palate. I also liked that I could consume my Sober(ish) mocktail slowly, like I would a real cocktail, so the effects didn't hit me all at once (I'm looking at you, edibles) but were meted out gradually.

Another time, I added half a dropper to my tea on a frantic work day, and it helped calm me down without making me feel high. The price is also incredibly appealing; one bottle containing 30 doses costs just $60, so if I consume half of a dose per drink, that's $1 a serving. Sure beats the price of a cocktail and, frankly, an expensive mixology mocktail." — Nancy Einhart, head of content, PS

Rating:
★★★★★