I expected better from something calling itself Cosmic Cannabis Seltzer

Y’all, ordering a THC drink at a bar in Texas feels a little like getting away with something. On a recent trip to ATX, I was half expecting a sheriff to pop out from behind the bar fridge to arrest me when I ordered a can of HOWDY THC Seltzer in the 5mg Lemonade flavor. I chose it because of the packaging which is absolutely stellar…kinda like someone bottled a neon rodeo under a starry sky. The label is straight-up gorgeous, with vintage vibes that had me salivating. I was fully prepared to yeehaw my way into the stratosphere.

But hold your horses…the actual drink? Let’s just say it’s more “meh” than cosmic. 😕 The taste is about as exciting as watching tumbleweeds roll by, and the effects were so subtle I wasn’t sure if I was actually feeling some chill or just getting exhausted from wondering when I’d feel something. I waited… and waited… and waited some more, but three hours later the only thing I felt was disappointment.

Verdict

All hat and no cattle. Save your money, pardner. A cool concept and rad packaging can’t make up for zero buzz and meh taste. Props to HOWDY for bringing THC drinks to the Lone Star State (legally!) through the hemp-derived loophole, but this cosmic cowboy needs some serious buzz and flavor refinement before it’s worth your hard-earned dollars.