The Iberian Garden Smash: A Botanical THC Mocktail

If you love the crisp, piney, and bright botanical notes of a classic gin cocktail, this recipe is about to become your new favorite evening ritual.

Featuring the THC-infused Uma Rasa Iberian Juniper 30mg THC Elixir, the Iberian Garden Smash leans into those beautiful herbaceous flavors. By pairing the elixir with cooling cucumber, bright lemon, and fresh herbs, this mocktail delivers a complex, layered tasting experience that feels incredibly sophisticated—all while offering a perfectly elevated, alcohol-free unwind.

Why You’ll Love It:

Crisp & Herbaceous: The Iberian Juniper Elixir provides a beautiful botanical backbone that mimics the bite and complexity of a premium gin.

Garden-Fresh: Muddled cucumber and basil bring a vibrant, earthy freshness to every sip.

Perfectly Paced: The THC infusion allows for a mindful, relaxing experience without the hangover.

Ingredients

For the Drink:

• 1.5 oz Uma Rasa Iberian Juniper Elixir
• 3-4 slices Fresh Cucumber (peeled or unpeeled)
• 4-5 leaves Fresh Basil (extra points if you can pluck them straight from a patio planter box!)
• 0.75 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
• 0.5 oz Simple Syrup (or Agave Nectar)
• 2-3 oz Premium Indian Tonic Water (or Club Soda for a drier finish)
• Ice cubes

For the Garnish:

• A fresh basil sprig
• A cucumber ribbon or wheel
• A few juniper berries (optional, for aesthetics)

Instructions

Step 1: Muddle the Greens
In the bottom of a cocktail shaker, combine the fresh cucumber slices, basil leaves, lemon juice, and simple syrup. Use a muddler to gently press the ingredients together. You want to extract the cucumber juice and the aromatic oils from the basil without shredding the leaves into tiny pieces.

Step 2: Add the Elixir
Pour in the Uma Rasa Iberian Juniper Elixir.

Step 3: Shake it Up
Fill the shaker about halfway with ice. Cap it and shake vigorously for 10-12 seconds. This chills the drink perfectly while integrating the botanical notes of the elixir with the fresh produce.

Step 4: Strain & Top
Fill a highball or rocks glass with fresh ice. Double-strain the mixture (using a fine mesh strainer if you have one) over the ice to catch the muddled bits. Top with tonic water or club soda, giving it one gentle stir to lift the flavors.

Step 5: Garnish & Serve
Thread a cucumber ribbon onto a cocktail pick or slide a cucumber wheel down the inside of the glass. Give your fresh basil sprig a light smack between your hands to wake up the aroma, then tuck it right next to the ice.