The “Cannabis OG” Mennlay Golokeh Aggrey Cools Us Off With a Late-Summer Elixir

Over the years, Mennlay Golokeh Aggrey has dipped her fingers into many weed pies. In 2019, the “16-year cannabis OG,” as her Twitter bio states, released The Art Of Weed Butter—a recipe book that offers infused alternatives to some of your favorites: hash browns, fried chicken, and— of course—brownies. Following the book’s success, Aggrey co-founded the Latinx and Black-owned CBD brand Xula and co-hosts Broccoli Talk, a podcast for cannabis lovers. To offer us a respite from the heat of late summer days, Aggrey put together a step-by-step guide on how to make the perfect thirst-quenching infused elixir. Cheers! — JULIANA UKIOMOGBE

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Packed with chlorophyll and Xula herbs tincture, this legal weed-infused take on jugo verde has the potential to strengthen your immune system, improve digestion, reduce inflammation, and help you feel yourself as the weed gyal summer wanes.

Ingredients

1 cup of filtered or alkaline water 

½ cup packed fresh mint

½ cup packed fresh kale 

1-2″ piece peeled ginger

2 limes, juiced

1 full dropper or desired amount of Xula Ah! Calm + Clarity 

Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)

1 tsp raw agave (optional)

Tools: juicer/ blender, mesh strainer, cannabis tincture (THC or CBD-dominant)

Pro-tip: I’m using mint and kale, but honestly you can use any variety of herbs and greens available to you: they can be safely foraged, picked from your garden or rescued from the bottom of a sad refrigerator. Options like fresh parsley, cilantro, celery, and cucumber all work well. Just make sure your measurements work out the same as they do here. 

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Step 1

Cut a couple of ginger pieces into thin slices as an edible garnish. Roughly cut the remainder for your juice. 

Step 2

Combine water, ginger, mint, kale, lime juice, cannabis extract of choice, and cayenne into a food processor or blender. Blend until liquified and strain.

Step 3

Pour over ice, add more lime juice, a sprig of mint, and thin slices of ginger. Drink immediately. If you’re feeling the need for a healthy cocktail, add one ounce of mezcal, stir, and enjoy!

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