{"id":2656,"date":"2021-11-25T14:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-11-25T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cannabisnow.com\/?p=49495"},"modified":"2021-11-25T14:00:00","modified_gmt":"2021-11-25T14:00:00","slug":"high-hospitality-how-to-host-the-perfect-cannabis-party","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thcinct.com\/?p=2656","title":{"rendered":"High Hospitality: How to Host the Perfect Cannabis Party"},"content":{"rendered":"

Whether you love her, hate her or hate to love her, you\u2019ve got to admit that when Kim Kardashian West makes a move, the world watches. So when the social media starlet announced that her fourth baby shower would be \u201cCBD-themed,\u201d with A-listers like Paris Hilton, Chrissy Teigen and, of course, the entire Kardashian clan blissing out with a sound bath and making custom CBD bath salts, cannabidiol had officially gone mainstream. With millions of fans watching along on Instagram, it\u2019s easy to imagine countless mental lightbulbs going off as people mused: I can entertain with cannabis, too!<\/em><\/p>\n

I\u2019m obliged to give Kim K.<\/a> props for her contribution to normalizing cannabis, but it\u2019s just the tip of the cola, if you will, when it comes to the world of high hospitality. Entertaining with cannabis can take many forms, from infused dinner parties to elegant joint tray-passing affairs. But no matter what sort of cannabis party you\u2019re hosting, the most important thing you can do to make your guests feel welcome and comfortable is to ensure that they\u2019re educated about any cannabis products they\u2019ll be consuming throughout the evening.<\/p>\n

(PHOTO Rachel Burkons)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Serving infused bites<\/a>? Let guests know the dosage! Mixing up mocktails<\/a>? Tell them about your tinctures! Staging a beautiful bud bar? Know what\u2019s what, where it\u2019s from and what your guests can expect from each product. Welcoming your guests with knowledge demonstrates not only mindfulness and consideration of your guests\u2019 experience, but also calms the inexperienced, who will appreciate your efforts.<\/p>\n

One of my personal favorite ways to kick off a cannabis kiki is with a well-appointed joint tray, served alongside some bites and non-alcoholic beverages. I\u2019m a firm believer in the joint tray as the perfect pot party-starter because when done well, a joint tray is more than just beautiful \u2014 it\u2019s also an ideal way to encourage your guests to mix, mingle and meet. After all, who hasn\u2019t made a new friend over a shared joint or a quest for a lighter? Make your guests feel at home, at ease and fancy AF by following some of these tips for building the perfect joint tray to accompany any cannabis culinary event.<\/p>\n

(PHOTO Gracie Malley for Cannabis Now)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Necessities:<\/strong> Start with your favorite flower and roll enough joints to have one for every two people. This will encourage guests to make new friends as they puff, puff, pass. Also, make sure you have plenty of lighters, as we know those have a way of disappearing into people\u2019s pockets and purses.<\/p>\n

The Details:<\/strong> Decorate your tray with florals for the season. Summertime calls for fragrant roses, hibiscus and lilies, but fall seeks brightly colored leaves for an autumnal harvest look. Fresh-cut citrus makes for a beautiful winter display, and if you\u2019re offering up a high-limonene variety, it will celebrate terpenes and offer another educational touchstone for your guests. Anything green and in-bloom from your garden is perfect for a springtime celebration. A few High Hospitality pro tips: Keep your joints from rolling by placing long, flat leaves in an \u201cx\u201d across your tray, and lining the joints on top. I\u2019ve had success with all kinds of leaves, especially fern leaves. Wrap leaves loosely in a damp paper towel until you\u2019re ready to place on the tray in order to keep them from becoming dry and brittle.<\/p>\n

The Pairings:<\/strong> Match the flavors in the variety you\u2019re passing with a bite you\u2019re offering. Have a high beta-caryophyllene Purple Punch<\/a>? Match it with parmesan popcorn with fresh-cracked black pepper. Working with a pinene-heavy In the Pines? Try rosemary roasted potato bites. Remember, you don\u2019t need to be a professional chef to create perfect pairings if you let terpenes<\/a> be your guide.<\/p>\n

There are no right or wrong answers to bringing this experience to your guests, so feel free to experiment and find what works for you and the occasion you\u2019re enjoying. Happy hosting!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Whether you love her, hate her or hate to love her, you\u2019ve got to admit that when Kim Kardashian West makes a move, the world watches. So when the social media starlet announced that her fourth baby shower would be \u201cCBD-themed,\u201d with A-listers like Paris Hilton, Chrissy Teigen and, of course, the entire Kardashian clan blissing out with a sound bath and making custom CBD bath salts, cannabidiol had officially gone mainstream. With millions of fans watching along on Instagram, it\u2019s easy to imagine countless mental lightbulbs going off as people mused: I can entertain with cannabis, too! I\u2019m obliged to… <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"fifu_image_url":"","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2656","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-marijuana_information"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/thcinct.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2656","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/thcinct.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/thcinct.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thcinct.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thcinct.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=2656"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/thcinct.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2656\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/thcinct.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=2656"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thcinct.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=2656"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thcinct.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=2656"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}