Cannabis drinks occupy an interesting space. They promise something familiar (the act of sipping, or even just holding, a drink) while delivering an experience far friendlier than alcohol. When done well, they can feel social, approachable, and easy to integrate into a night. When done poorly, however, they can feel unpredictable and leave me wondering why I didn’t just grab a gummy instead.
Montana-based Sinful Beverages is clearly trying to land in the first category.
I recently tried their Strawberry Shooter and Orange Vanilla beverages. These drinks are available in dispensaries in Montana and New Mexico and are legal in jurisdictions with medical and recreational cannabis programs.
Both drinks use fast-acting THC, made possible by an emulsion process that allows cannabinoids to disperse more evenly in liquid. For me, the effects started to become noticeable within about 15–20 minutes, which made it easier to gauge whether another serving felt appropriate.
At 10 mg per serving, they produced a stronger, more relaxed feeling without becoming overwhelming. I don’t think I would opt for a second. Here’s more about what I thought:
Sinful Strawberry Shooter
$15-$20
100 mg THC per 1.7 oz bottle
Sinful’s Strawberry Shooter is small, discreet, and surprisingly potent for its size.
Each bottle contains 100 mg of fast-acting THC, so it’s definitely not meant to be consumed all at once. Instead, the drink is portioned out using the bottle cap, with two capfuls making up a single serving. The 100 mg potency definitely means careful dosing is important. For experienced consumers, this might be appealing. But newbies will likely want to measure servings carefully rather than guessing. The cap system works well enough, though it’s still easy to accidentally pour more than intended if you’re not paying attention.
The strawberry flavor is bright and sweet without tasting artificial. Made with real juice, it has a creamy texture that reminds me a bit of Vita Coco’s strawberry coconut milk. The small 1.7 oz bottle also makes the shooter easy to carry and fairly discreet. It’s compact and easy to portion.
Sinful Orange Vanilla
$10-$25
100 mg THC per 16 oz bottle
Sinful’s Orange Vanilla drink comes in a larger 16-oz bottle. It contains 100 mg of fast‑acting THC and feels more like a traditional beverage than a small shooter.
As with the Strawberry Shooter, the drink is meant to be portioned out rather than consumed all at once. Each bottle contains 10 servings, which works out to about 10 mg of THC per serving. It feels a bit more social or session‑friendly or something you could slowly work through during a long movie.
The flavor definitely has a creamsicle vibe, with bright citrus up front and a creamy vanilla finish. The orange is slightly tangy, while the vanilla rounds it out with soft sweetness, keeping it from tasting too sharp or overly sugary. I’m not usually a fan of orange drinks as they can sometimes taste medicinal, but this one was surprisingly easy to sip, especially over ice.
A Look at The COAs
Sinful beverages come with Certificates of Analysis (COAs) that provide a closer look at potency and safety testing. These third-party lab reports verify cannabinoid levels and confirm whether a product has been screened for contaminants such as microbes, pesticides, or residual solvents.
The Strawberry Shooter tested at 106.6 mg of total THC per container, with 10.66 mg of THC per serving across ten servings in the bottle. The majority of the cannabinoid content comes from THC, the primary psychoactive compound in cannabis, with a small amount of CBG (0.803 mg per serving) also present. Altogether, the drink contains 11.47 mg of total cannabinoids per serving, confirming the high-potency formulation advertised on the label.
The Orange Vanilla beverage shows nearly identical potency. According to the COA, it contains 105.9 mg of total THC per container, delivering 10.59 mg of THC per serving across its ten-serving bottle. In this formulation, the cannabinoid profile is almost entirely THC, with other cannabinoids appearing only in trace or non-detectable amounts.
The reports also confirm the beverages passed microbial screening, with no detection of Salmonella, Shiga toxin-producing E. coli, or Aspergillus species. Additional testing categories including pesticides, residual solvents, and mycotoxins, were not included in these specific reports.
Final Thoughts
Sinful’s THC drinks offer a flavorful, approachable alternative to traditional edibles or smoking. The Strawberry Shooter is bright, creamy, and easy to enjoy in small doses, while the Orange Vanilla leans into a smooth, creamsicle-inspired profile that’s approachable even if you normally shy away from orange flavors.
The fast-acting effects were noticeable within about 15-20 minutes, and at 10 mg per serving, both drinks felt manageable and consistent.
In terms of pricing, it’s a pretty solid bang for your buck. While the Shooter sits around $15-$20 and the larger bottle ranges from $10-$25, that cost feels more justified when you consider the total THC per container. Many 5 mg drinks retail for around $6, which makes these higher-dose options feel like a better value overall, especially for experienced consumers.
I do want to note that the COAs confirm potency and microbial safety, but the absence of additional testing categories like pesticides, residual solvents, and mycotoxins leaves a small gap in transparency. It’s not necessarily a red flag, but it’s something to keep in mind when evaluating overall quality.
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