"Canna Lean" – CBD or THC Syrup Recipe

By Mellow Moose

Unveil the secret to crafting your very own THC lean or CBD syrup with this easy guide. This potent recipe works for both THC syrup and CBD syrup variations, delivering a smooth, customizable infusion you can use in beverages and cocktails. Whether you’re aiming for ~1000 mg THC syrup or a gentler CBD version, this recipe gives you the steps to make cannabis syrup at home with precision.

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Recipe Overview

• Servings: ~10–11 × 1 oz (30 ml) bottles

• Prep Time: 20 minutes

• Cook Time: 30 minutes

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Equipment

• Immersion blender

• 1 oz dropper bottles (for storage/dosing)

• Cooking pot

• Mixing bowls

• Measuring cups & spoons

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Ingredients

• 2 g CBD Isolate or CBG Isolate or 1.2 g THC extract (85% potency)

• 1.5 cups sugar

• 1 cup water

• 5 ml (1 tsp) lecithin powder

• 1 ml Polysorbate 20

• 1 ml vegetable glycerin

• 10 ml MCT coconut oil

• 60 ml corn syrup

• Food coloring (optional)

• Flavoring concentrate of choice

• Torani flavored syrup (optional, for dilution and taste adjustment)

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Instructions

1. Prepare oil mixture: In a small pot, gently heat MCT oil. Dissolve isolate or THC extract into the oil, stirring until evenly blended.

2. Combine with sugar: Transfer oil mixture to a mixing bowl. Add sugar and stir until fully coated. Set aside.

3. Make lecithin mixture: In a separate bowl, combine lecithin powder, water, polysorbate 20, and vegetable glycerin. Stir vigorously for ~5 minutes.

4. Heat and blend: Pour lecithin mixture into the pot with sugar mixture. Heat on low (do not boil). Use immersion blender to mix until smooth.

5. Incorporate corn syrup: Add corn syrup to the pot. Blend again for ~30 seconds.

6. Flavor & color: Add food coloring and flavoring concentrate as desired. Blend another 10–30 seconds.

   • Optional but recommended: dilute syrup 1:1 with Torani flavored syrup for better taste.

7. Cool and store: Let cool to room temp. Bottle into 1 oz dropper bottles. Store refrigerated.

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Notes & Dosage

If using THC extract (85% potency, 1.2 g = ~1020 mg THC total):

• Undiluted: ~33 mg per ounce (1 oz = 30 ml), ≈ 1.1 mg per ml

• Diluted 1:1 with Torani: ~17 mg per ounce, ≈ 0.5 mg per ml

• Total batch ≈ 1000 mg THC

If using CBD/CBG isolate (2 g = 2000 mg total):

• Undiluted: ~188 mg per ounce, ≈ 6 mg per ml

• Diluted 1:1 with Torani: ~95 mg per ounce, ≈ 3.2 mg per ml

• Total batch ≈ 2000 mg CBD/CBG

Serving size: 5–15 ml depending on tolerance.

This recipe yields ~10–11 × 30 ml bottles.

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FAQs

What is "Canna Lean"?
It’s a cannabis-infused syrup made with CBD, CBG, or THC, designed to mix into drinks or take by the spoonful.

How do you make THC syrup?
By dissolving THC extract into an oil phase, emulsifying with lecithin, and blending into sugar and syrup for a stable liquid infusion.

Can I make CBD syrup with this recipe?
Yes, simply swap in CBD or CBG isolate instead of THC extract.

Why add lecithin?
It helps emulsify oil into water-based syrups, creating smooth, stable mixtures.

How potent is the syrup?
THC syrup yields ~1.1 mg/ml undiluted. CBD syrup yields ~6 mg/ml undiluted. Potency halves if diluted 1:1 with Torani.

How should I use it?
Add to sodas, teas, cocktails, or take directly. Start with 5 ml and increase as needed.

How should I store it?
Refrigerate in sealed bottles. Properly stored, potency lasts several months.