Dandelion Cannabis Wine for the Win! A Light, Sweet, Laugh-Filled Elixir
"My mom and I tried it. It was a really light sweet wine, almost like mead. The buzz was nice, we laughed so much!" 🌼
Homemade Dandelion Cannabis Wine — light, sweet, and absolutely delightful 🌼🍃
"Dandelion Cannabis Wine for the win! My mom and I tried it. It was a really light sweet wine, almost like mead. The buzz was nice, we laughed so much! I also made a batch without cannabis using blood oranges and dried blueberries, it turned out a light pink color."
There's something magical about homemade wine — especially when it's made from foraged dandelions and infused with a little extra joy. This Dandelion Cannabis Wine is light, sweet, and floral, with a gentle buzz that's perfect for sharing good times with loved ones. The maker's mom gave it the seal of approval: "We laughed so much!"
For those who prefer a non-infused version, the maker kindly notes: "I just added cannabis to my original recipe... Just omit it. Should be fine 😇." They also made a beautiful pink variation with blood oranges and dried blueberries.
📌 In This Article
🌼 Why Dandelion Wine?
Light & Sweet
The maker describes it as "really light sweet wine, almost like mead" — perfect for those who find grape wine too heavy.
Foraged & Free
Dandelions grow everywhere — this wine costs pennies to make and tastes like sunshine in a glass.
Shared Joy
"The buzz was nice, we laughed so much!" — This wine is about more than just drinking; it's about connection.
📝 Dandelion Cannabis Wine Recipe
Preparation Time: 14 days | Yield: 1 gallon | Active time: 2 hours
🌼 First Stage — Ingredients
| Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Dandelion petals (yellow only, green removed) — fresh or dried |
🍯 Second Stage — Add to Remaining Liquid
| Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Golden raisins |
📝 Instructions
First Stage — Steep the Dandelions
- Prepare the cannabis (if using): Decarboxylate cannabis in the oven at 240°F (115°C) for 30-40 minutes. This activates the THC.
- Combine: In a large pot, add dandelion petals, decarbed cannabis (if using), water, lemon slices, and orange slices.
- Bring to a boil: Bring everything to a boil.
- Remove from heat and steep: Remove from heat and let steep for 6 hours. This allows the flavors and compounds to infuse.
- Strain: Strain the liquid through a fine-mesh strainer or cheesecloth into another pot or large bowl. Compost the spent dandelion petals and cannabis.
Second Stage — Make the Wine
- Add remaining ingredients: To the strained liquid, add chopped golden raisins, chopped dried apricots, sugar, lemon zest, orange zest, lemon juice, and orange juice.
- Boil: Bring the mixture to a boil to dissolve the sugars completely.
- Cool: Let the mixture cool to lukewarm (about 80°F / 27°C).
- Add yeast: Add champagne yeast and cornmeal (acts as a yeast nutrient). Stir gently to combine.
- Transfer to fermentation vessel: Pour into a sanitized 1-gallon glass jug or carboy. Seal with an airlock.
- Ferment: Let ferment in a cool, dark place for 10-14 days, or until bubbling stops.
- Bottle: Rack (siphon) the wine off the sediment into clean bottles. Age for at least 2 weeks before drinking — the flavor improves with time!
🌸 Non-Infused & Pink Variations
🌼 Non-Infused Dandelion Wine
Simply omit the 4 cups of cannabis from the first stage. All other ingredients and instructions remain the same. The result is a light, sweet, floral wine that's perfect for any occasion.
"Would love to know the recipe without the wine-only because I don't drink, but really think my body would appreciate this nutrition." — This version is for you!
🌸 Blood Orange & Blueberry Wine
The maker says: "I also made a batch without cannabis using blood oranges and dried blueberries, it turned out a light pink color."
Variation: Replace the 2 regular oranges with 3 blood oranges. Add 1 cup dried blueberries in the second stage along with the raisins and apricots. The result is a gorgeous pink-hued wine with berry-citrus notes.
🌼 Harvesting & Preparing Dandelions for Wine
- Harvest on a dry, sunny morning after the dew has dried.
- Use only the yellow petals — remove all green sepals (the green base). Green parts add bitterness.
- You need a LOT of flowers: 10 cups of petals is about 5-6 cups of whole dandelion heads (each head yields about 2 tablespoons of petals).
- Avoid roadsides and sprayed areas — only harvest from clean, chemical-free locations.
- Use flowers immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 days in a paper bag.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
📄 Printable Recipe Card
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Yield: 1 gallon | Fermentation: 10-14 days | Aging: 2-6 months
🌼 FIRST STAGE:
- 10 cups dandelion petals (green removed!)
- 4 cups cannabis (decarboxylated) — omit for non-infused
- 1 gallon water
- 3 lemon slices (½ inch)
- 2 orange slices (½ inch)
Boil, steep 6 hours, strain.
🍯 SECOND STAGE (add to liquid):
- 8 oz golden raisins (chopped)
- 2 oz dried apricots (chopped)
- 1½ lb granulated sugar
- Zest & juice of 3 lemons + 3 oranges
- 1 package champagne yeast
- 2 Tbsp cornmeal
Boil to dissolve sugar. Cool to lukewarm. Add yeast.
Ferment 10-14 days. Bottle. Age.
FROM THE MAKER:
"I also made a batch without cannabis using blood oranges
and dried blueberries, it turned out a light pink color."
VARIATIONS:
- Non-infused: Omit cannabis
- Pink wine: Use blood oranges + 1 cup dried blueberries
⚠️ Important Safety Information
- Drink responsibly: Start with a small glass and wait to assess effects.
- Label clearly: If making infused wine, label bottles clearly to avoid accidental consumption.
- Keep away from children and pets.
- Do not drive or operate machinery after consuming cannabis-infused wine.
- Check local laws: Cannabis and home winemaking laws vary by location.
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