Ida Claire's new Watermelon Sugar Hi is infused with delta-8 THC, aka"diet weed." We stopped by to see what the buzz is about.You could easily make the case that there’s never been a better time to be sober. For many, drinking is a social event, and whether it’s intentional or not, being surrounded by other people sipping cocktails might compel you to do the same. But with mocktails becoming more common at bars and restaurants, your hand will never be awkwardly empty again.
Hanson’s right about 4/20 being “on brand” for Ida Claire. The restaurant has a warm, inviting and laidback vibe and serves Southern comfort food that can appease any and all munchies. Our cocktail paired perfectly with a basket of biscuits and a Monte Cristo sandwich. “They were really into it,” she says. “They were looking for something like that so we just put it on the menu.”
“We really want our guests to enjoy themselves when they’re here,” she says. “We want to provide all of the options for all of our guests so that everybody can enjoy whatever they want with their dinner.”When we tried the drink, the first thing that struck us was the fact that it actually tasted like watermelon. Food and drinks that purport to be watermelon-flavored often taste more like some sort of nondescript candy, a little too tangy and sweet.