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Your Cali Sober Summer Starts Here
Written by Lizzy Averbeck
Nowadays I skip the alcohol, and gravitate towards women-owned THC products from BLNCD. Not only do they have beautiful packaging, but I totally skip the awful hangover that comes with drinking alcohol. BLNCD’s drinks and edibles let me feel social while going out with friends. I have discovered how to have the cutest California sober summer, read on to see how I consume my THC…
Getting Ready: The Ritual Starts Here
I start my night by getting ready in my favorite space: the master bedroom in my house that I turned into my closet and design studio. I sit down with the best mocktail recipe: The Lizzy Love. It starts with the most important ingredient- 2 shots of Levitate, BLNCD’s spirit alternative, that’s made to uplift your mood. It has zero sugar, zero calories, and is filled with THC, CBG, Lions Mane, and Sativa Terpenes. It basically is epicness in a bottle. Then, you fill up the cup with soda water, juice a lemon, and muddle some raspberries. This THC mocktail awakens creativity, and gives you natural energy- it’s a total game changer. (Warning, this drink has 20mg of THC, please consume at your own risk/ cut down the THC levels if needed <3).
The Pregame Reimagined
The night truly begins when I get to my girls’ house for the pregame. I usually gravitate towards one of my favorite THC canned mocktails/sparkling waters. My recent favorite is an ice cold Prickly Pear Bee’s Knees Mocktail– it’s 10mg of THC and 10mg of CBG. Why do I love this drink? It has Sativa terpenes which wakes you up for a long, but equally fun, night ahead hanging out with friends who drink alcohol. The biggest challenge for me being a California sober girlie hanging out with friends who drink alcohol, was that I felt awkward without a drink in my hand. Having a canned drink, especially when it’s aesthetically pleasing, makes me feel so much more sociable and in place. I can sit and dance with friends with no one questioning me why I don’t have a drink in my hand.
Another couple of favorites of mine are the Blood Orange Cardamom THC Sparkling Water and the Strawberry Basil THC Sparkling Water. They have a chill 5mg, and taste so delicious- perfect for a hot summer day. These drinks have all natural ingredients, call for a real good time, and a next day that is hangover free.
THC Chic at the Bar
Let’s be real: when you’re Cali sober, you become a master of holding your own in a bar or club without the crutch of an alcoholic drink in your hand. I’ve gotten creative — with the Fuse10- THC Infusions in the bar. My go to is a club soda with a lemon wedge- It’s the perfect light mocktail to sip on. You cannot taste the infusion and it’s a clear liquid, so it’s perfect for the bar. The little box of Fuse slip into your purse perfectly, and can be portioned out to your liking. It’s so fun to have something like this as an option at the bar!! It helps maintain my buzz, so I can continue feeling social with my peers in the bar.
Wind Down: Sweet Treats & Better Sleep
Once I get home, late at night, I of course need a sweet treat. The Chocolate CBD Caramels are the perfect thing to curb my late night cravings. They are handcrafted chocolates with the most divine caramel, and dusted with the perfect amount of sea salt. After that, I pop in a Sleep CBD + CBN Gummy. If you know me, then you know I do not sleep well, but CBD has been a total game changer. It helps soothe me to sleep, and prevents any next day ‘meh’ feelings.
Finding My Groove: Honesty Hour
When I first decided to change my drinking habits, and shift my intentions towards being a California sober girlie, I wondered if socializing would ever truly feel the same. Would I still feel fun? Would I still be fun? Would friends still invite me out even though I’m not technically drinking? The truth is, I’ve been surprised at how much more connected, present, and myself I feel when I go out now. I’ve realized that the friends that matter won’t care what you’re drinking, or the lack there of, they care that you are there with them.
One of the biggest changes I noticed was how much more in tune I am with myself without drinking alcohol. Without the numbing haze of alcohol, I’m fully aware of my surroundings, the people I’m with, and I remember the details of the night. Plus, getting the giggles and getting goofy off of BLNCD products is the all-time best.
There’s something empowering about being out late, fully yourself, and not waking up the next morning wondering what you said or did. My mornings feel lighter. I don’t spiral with hangxiety anymore. I don’t lose a whole Sunday to recovery. I can work on sewing projects, run errands, take a walk, or just enjoy my matcha in peace — not in pieces.
Ready to Join the Vibe?
As you can tell, I am totally obsessed with all things BLNCD. They make me feel social, energetic, and leave me feeling hangover free. It’s all the fun of drinking alcohol, without the negative side effects of drinking. I’ve learned that I can still dance, laugh, and be the life of the party — without sacrificing my peace the next day. Being Cali sober didn’t take anything away from my social life. If anything, it gave me a new one — one that feels more true to who I am becoming.
Shop your products now, and tag me with your BLNCD Lizzy Love mocktails on Instagram @Lizzyaverbeck
Xo,
Lizzy