Green Monké, an award-winning cannabis drink maker in the U.S., Canada and U.K., and Cookies, the most globally recognized cannabis brand, are bringing four flavors of hemp-derived THC-infused drinks to Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, North Carolina, South Carolina, South Dakota and Wisconsin. The beverages provide an alternative to alcohol consumption at a time when distributors and retailers traditionally see drops in sales due to decreased post-holiday shopping and personal wellness trends like “Dry January.”
Replacing alcohol with cannabis is a growing trend across the country; a 2023 analysis found that members of Generation Z were drinking 20% less per capita than Millennials, who in turn drink less than Baby Boomers and Generation Xers did at the same age. Meanwhile, U.S. beer consumption has plummeted to a 23-year low—despite a 23% population spike. The new drinks from Green Monké and Cookies capitalize on those trends with wide availability and affordably priced four-packs at national liquor stores such as Total Wine and convenience stores like Circle K.
500,000 drinks are headed to over 5,000 stores, with an MSRP starting at $16.99 per four-pack. Flavors include:
Cookies California Peach Iced Tea (Still) 16oz — 10mg THC Hemp
Cookies California Lemonade (Still) 16oz — 10mg THC Hemp
Cookies Tequila Sunrise (Sparkling) 12oz — 10mg THC Hemp
Cookies Hawaiian Rain (Sparkling) 12oz — 10mg THC Hemp
“These new Cookies drinks embody the evolution of cannabis culture in 2025—celebrating the legacy of California’s cannabis roots with the mainstream acceptance of cannabevs among alcohol distributors,” said Pat Gleeson, CEO of Green Monké. “With Green Monké’s growing distribution network and Cookies’ presence in 25 U.S. states and nine countries, these beverages are poised to make a global impact, bringing the ‘Cali Sober’ lifestyle to mainstream retail channels.”
Since 2021, Green Monké has served up an award-winning lineup of cannabis-infused sodas with nostalgic fruit flavors: Tropical Citrus, Orange Passionfruit, Mango Guava and Blue Raspberry. These infused sodas were designed as alcohol alternatives and feature relatively low dosages. Thanks to its partnership with Cookies, Green Monké saw the opportunity to bring this new line of hemp-derived THC-infused drink options to hundreds of thousands of consumers across several new markets. Additionally, all four of the new beverages will be available online at Cookies.co, with shipping nationwide.
“We’re honored to deepen our partnership with Green Monké and expand access to cannabis beverages across the country,” said Parker Berling, President of Cookies. “Berner worked closely with the Green Monké team to develop this new tea flavor – which is something very familiar and nostalgic to him.”
