Key Takeaways:
- Story Cannabis Maryland carries cannabis drinks in three varieties: carbonated cans, a non-carbonated bottle, and powdered mix-it-yourself packets.
- Keef and Tall lead Story Maryland’s carbonated shelf, both dosed at 10mg THC per can, with Tall’s Yuzu Blood Orange offering a lighter 5mg option.
- Sunnies Socials rounds out the carbonated lineup with sparkling water flavors at 10mg each, plus a 4-pack option.
- Dixie’s Cherry Limeade is currently Story Maryland’s non-carbonated option, a single-serve 10mg bottle.
- Vibations’ powdered drink mixes pack 100mg of THC into a mix-it-yourself packet, letting you control your own dose by how much water you use, which makes them the strongest total-dose format on the shelf.
What Cannabis Drinks Does Story Cannabis Carry in Maryland?
Story Cannabis Maryland stocks cannabis drinks in three options: carbonated cans, a non-carbonated bottle, and powdered mix-it-yourself packets.
Story Cannabis has four Maryland dispensaries, in Hyattsville, Mechanicsville, Silver Spring, and Waldorf. Cannabis beverages are still one of the newer categories in the store, and the lineup spans several different options.
Carbonated drinks from Keef, Tall, and Sunnies Socials look and pour like a regular can of soda or sparkling water. Dixie’s non-carbonated Cherry Limeade skips the fizz for a juice-style bottle instead. Vibations makes powdered mixes you stir into your own water, an option you won’t find in every cannabis market.
What Are the Best Carbonated Cannabis Drinks in Maryland?
Keef, Tall, and Sunnies Socials make up Story Maryland’s carbonated shelf, with most cans dosed at 10mg THC.
Carbonated drinks make up the largest part of Story Maryland’s cannabis beverage selection, with two main styles: classic soda flavors and lighter sparkling waters.
Keef’s soda-style cans run 10mg THC across six flavors. Pick between:
- Purple Passion
- Blue Razz
- Orange Kush
- Original Cola
- Bubba Kush Root Beer
- Mr. Puffer
These drinks are the closest thing on the shelf to a regular can of carbonated soda. That makes Keef sodas a good, familiar starting point if you haven’t tried a cannabis drink before.
Tall’s line covers three flavors at Story Maryland. First is Yuzu Blood Orange, which is dosed lighter at 5mg. That makes it the gentlest carbonated option on the menu. Next there’s Dragon Fruit and Juicy Peach.
Sunnies Socials markets itself as a sparkling water rather than a soda, with a lineup that includes Black Cherry, Peach, Pineapple, Mango, Lemon Lime, and Watermelon.
The table below puts all 15 carbonated options side by side, including flavor, and THC content.
Drink | Brand | Format | THC |
|---|---|---|---|
Purple Passion | Keef | Carbonated can | 10mg |
Blue Razz | Keef | Carbonated can | 10mg |
Orange Kush | Keef | Carbonated can | 10mg |
Original Cola | Keef | Carbonated can | 10mg |
Bubba Kush Root Beer | Keef | Carbonated can | 10mg |
Mr. Puffer | Keef | Carbonated can | 10mg |
Yuzu Blood Orange | Tall | Carbonated can | 5mg |
Dragon Fruit | Tall | Carbonated can | 10mg |
Juicy Peach | Tall | Carbonated can | 10mg |
Black Cherry | Sunnies Socials | Sparkling water | 10mg |
Peach | Sunnies Socials | Sparkling water | 10mg |
Pineapple | Sunnies Socials | Sparkling water | 10mg |
Mango | Sunnies Socials | Sparkling water | 10mg |
Lemon Lime | Sunnies Socials | Sparkling water | 10mg |
Watermelon | Sunnies Socials | Sparkling water | 10mg |
What Are the Best Non-Carbonated Cannabis Drinks in Maryland?
Dixie’s Cherry Limeade is currently Story Maryland’s non-carbonated cannabis drink, a single-serve 10mg bottle.
Non-carbonated drinks skip the fizz for a juice or lemonade-style pour instead. Right now, Cherry Limeade from Dixie is the confirmed option on Story’s Maryland menu, dosed at 10mg THC in a single-serve bottle.
It is a smaller category than carbonated for the moment, so ask your budtender if any additional non-carbonated flavors have joined the shelf since this was written, since drink lineups tend to rotate more often than flower or vape SKUs.
What Are Powdered Cannabis Drink Mixes, and What Does Story Maryland Carry?
Vibations makes two powdered drink mixes at Story Maryland, Half and Half and Tropical Punch, each totaling 100mg of THC in a mix-it-yourself packet.
Unlike a premixed can or bottle, a powdered drink mix gets stirred into your own water. The amount of water you use affects how concentrated the finished drink is and how much THC ends up in each pour.
Story Maryland carries two Vibations flavors. Half and Half combines CBD and THC in the same packet, while Tropical Punch is a straight THC mix. Both contain 100mg of THC per packet. That gives them more total THC per package than the ready-to-drink options on Maryland’s drink shelf.
Because you control the dilution yourself, start with more water than you think you need rather than less. A packet mixed into a full water bottle spreads that 100mg across far more liquid than the same packet mixed into a small glass, and the final strength of each sip depends entirely on that ratio.
Here’s how Story Maryland’s two Vibations drink mixes compare:
Drink | Brand | Format | THC / CBD |
|---|---|---|---|
Half and Half | Vibations | Powdered mix | 100mg THC / CBD blend |
Tropical Punch | Vibations | Powdered mix | 100mg THC |
Which Cannabis Drink Option Should You Choose?
Carbonated drinks suit a familiar, lighter dose, the non-carbonated bottle suits a similar single serving without fizz, and powdered mixes suit shoppers who want to control their own dilution.
If you want the experience to feel like cracking open a regular soda, Keef, Tall, and Sunnies Socials are the closest match, and Tall’s 5mg Yuzu Blood Orange is the gentlest single option on the whole menu.
On the other hand, if you’d rather sip something juice-style without the carbonation, Dixie’s Cherry Limeade lands at the same 10mg dose in a different format.
The powdered mixes from Vibations are a different decision entirely. Because the 100mg total is fixed but the dilution is up to you, they reward a slower, more deliberate approach. In light of that, mix a small test amount first, see how it tastes and feels, then adjust rather than assuming a full packet in a full bottle is right for your first try.
How Should You Pace Yourself With a Cannabis Drink?
Cannabis drinks take longer to hit than smoking or vaping, so wait at least 60 to 90 minutes before deciding whether you need more.
Cannabis beverages are absorbed through the digestive system, similar to edibles, which means onset is slower and less predictable than inhaled formats. Some people feel effects in 30 minutes, for others it can take closer to two hours.
This slower, less predictable onset matters most with powdered mixes, since the full 100mg is already in the packet before you add a single drop of water. Treat your first mix as an experiment: start with a small, well-diluted pour, wait, and only mix a stronger batch once you know how it affects you.
Cannabis drinks are intoxicating regardless of format, so plan for a ride home if you are drinking away from your house, and never combine cannabis drinks with alcohol or driving.
Where Can You Buy Cannabis Drinks in Maryland?
Every drink in this guide is available at Story’s Maryland dispensaries, in-store or through online order ahead.
Maryland adults 21 and older can shop any Story Maryland dispensary without a medical card. Maryland medical patients who present a valid MMCC card get access to patient-only items and a tax exemption on their purchase, so bring it with you if you are a registered patient.
You can order ahead through the Story Cannabis Maryland menu for pickup at your nearest location, in Hyattsville, Mechanicsville, Silver Spring, or Waldorf, or stop in and ask a budtender which drinks are currently in stock, since flavor availability can shift week to week.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are cannabis drinks stronger than edibles?
Not necessarily. Milligram for milligram, a 100mg cannabis drink and a 100mg edible deliver a similar total dose. What differs is onset speed, since drinks are sometimes formulated to absorb a little faster than a solid edible, though this varies by brand and manufacturing process.
How long does it take for a cannabis drink to kick in?
Most people start to feel effects somewhere between 30 minutes and 2 hours after drinking. This is slower and less predictable than smoking or vaping, so give it time before deciding you need more.
How much water should I mix with a powdered cannabis drink packet?
There is no single right ratio, since the packet’s full 100mg stays the same no matter how much water you add. More water spreads the dose across more liquid, so each sip is milder. If you are trying a Vibations mix for the first time, start with a larger amount of water than you think you need, then adjust in future servings once you know how it affects you.
Do I need a medical card to buy cannabis drinks in Maryland?
No. Maryland allows adult-use recreational sales to customers 21 and older, so a medical card is not required to purchase cannabis drinks at any Story Maryland dispensary. Registered medical patients who present an MMCC card get access to patient-only items and a tax exemption that recreational customers do not receive.
Can I drink half a bottle or packet and save the rest?
Yes. Most Story shoppers treat a 100mg bottle or powdered packet as multiple servings rather than a single dose. Reseal it and store it the same way you would any beverage.
What is the difference between Sunnies Socials and Keef?
Both are carbonated and available at similar doses, but they are styled differently. Keef leans into classic soda flavors like cola and root beer, while Sunnies Socials markets itself as a lighter sparkling water. Ask your budtender which style fits what you are in the mood for.
