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Dry January with THC Drinks: A Practical Guide
Dry January doesn't have to mean giving up having a drink in hand at the end of the day -- just the alcohol part of it. Here's how a hemp-derived THC lemonade fits into the month, and how to approach it if you've never tried one.
Last verified: September 2026
Quick Answer
Dry January is a month off alcohol, not necessarily a month off feeling anything at all. Hemp-derived THC beverages like San Buzi are alcohol-free and zero-calorie, which is why they’ve become one of the more common swaps for people doing Dry January who still want a drink-in-hand moment at the end of the day.
Why THC drinks fit Dry January specifically
Most of what people actually miss during Dry January isn’t the alcohol itself, it’s the ritual around it — having something cold to crack open, a reason to pause, a drink to hold at a gathering where everyone else has one. A hemp-derived THC lemonade keeps that entire ritual intact while removing the one ingredient Dry January is actually about. San Buzi is zero alcohol, zero calories, and independently lab tested every batch, so what changes isn’t the moment, it’s just what’s in the can.
How it actually compares
| A typical beer or seltzer | San Buzi | |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | 4–6% ABV | Zero |
| Calories | Typically 100–200+ | Zero |
| What’s active | Ethanol | 10mg hemp-derived Delta-9 THC + 5mg CBG |
| Onset | Minutes | Slower, less predictable — plan for it |
San Buzi is still psychoactive — this is an alcohol-free swap, not a sobriety product. See our Responsible Use Policy before ordering.
Try San Buzi
Hemp-derived THC lemonade made in Atlanta — 10mg THC + 5mg CBG, zero alcohol, zero calories.
If you've never tried one, start here
- Start with a single can, not a pack. One 10mg can is a reasonable place to begin, especially compared to how you might pace a beer or a glass of wine.
- Give it time before deciding on a second. Onset is slower than alcohol, so drinking a second can shortly after the first because you don’t feel anything yet is the most common way people end up taking more than they meant to.
- Don’t drive on it, the same way you wouldn’t after a drink. It’s a different substance, not a loophole.
- Check that it’s available where you are. See Are THC Drinks Legal in Your State? before ordering if you’re not sure.
Not sure which flavor to start with?
San Buzi comes in Strawberry Lemonade, Blueberry Lemonade, or a Mixed Case of both if you’d rather not commit a full case to one flavor on your first order.
Beyond January
A lot of people who try a hemp THC drink for Dry January end up keeping it in rotation afterward, not as a replacement for every drink, but as an easy zero-calorie, zero-alcohol option to have on hand alongside everything else. If that’s where you land, our THC Lemonade Guide covers what to expect from the category long-term.
Frequently asked questions
Are THC drinks a good Dry January alternative to alcohol?
For a lot of people, yes -- they keep the ritual of cracking open a cold can and having a drink in hand without the alcohol, hangover, or calories. San Buzi specifically is zero alcohol and zero calories, with 10mg hemp-derived Delta-9 THC + 5mg CBG per can. It's still psychoactive, so it isn't a 'sober' choice, just an alcohol-free one -- worth knowing going in.
Do THC drinks have calories like beer or wine?
San Buzi doesn't -- it's formulated to zero calories, unlike beer, wine, or most cocktails. That's one of the more common reasons people reach for it specifically during Dry January, when cutting alcohol calories is often part of the goal.
Is there a hangover with THC drinks?
There's no alcohol involved, so there's no alcohol hangover. THC affects people differently and higher doses can leave some people groggy the next day, which is exactly why starting low and going slow matters, especially the first few times.
Can I drink a THC drink like I would a beer at a party?
You can drink it the same way, but it doesn't work the same way. Onset is slower and less predictable than alcohol, so pacing yourself the way you might with a drink -- one after another as the night goes -- isn't the right approach with THC. Have one can, wait a while, and decide from there.