# How to Make Cannabis Infused Sugar > **Author:** Benjamin Caplan, MD (ABFM Board Certified, MA Lic. #240562, NPI: 1962722637) > **Publisher:** CED Clinic (https://cedclinic.com) > **Canonical URL:** https://cedclinic.com/cannabis-infused-sugar-recipe/ > **Published:** 2023-08-03T02:01:13-04:00 | **Last Modified / Clinically Audited:** 2026-10-14T11:47:47-04:00 > **Clinical Summary:** Learn how to make canna sugar (cannabis infused sugar) with proper dosing ratios, drink pairings, and tincture or RSO methods. --- Dietary Labels Gluten-FreeDairy-FreeNut-FreeCaffeine-FreeAlcohol-Free Cannabis [infused](https://cedclinic.com/cannabis-infused-barbecue-sauce/) sugar offers a simple way to enhance your baked goods or beverages. **Materials** - Mason Jar - ​Cheesecloth - Baking Sheet - 9in x 13in Baking Pan **Ingredients** -3 grams of [cannabis flower](https://cedclinic.com/high-potency-thc-dosing-cannabis-flower-25-thc-safety/) -1/2 cup of high-proof alcohol, such as Everclear -1/2 cup granulated sugar [**Directions**](https://medium.com/plans?dimension=post_audio_button&postId=c8425d890107&source=upgrade_membership---post_audio_button----------------------------------) [https://medium.com/plans?dimension=post_audio_button&postId=c8425d890107&source=upgrade_membership---post_audio_button----------------------------------](https://medium.com/plans?dimension=post_audio_button&postId=c8425d890107&source=upgrade_membership---post_audio_button----------------------------------) [**1. Decarboxylate the cannabis**](https://medium.com/plans?dimension=post_audio_button&postId=c8425d890107&source=upgrade_membership---post_audio_button----------------------------------) - [Heat the oven to 225°F. Spread cannabis buds out into an even layer on a baking sheet and place in the oven. ​Take care not to let the temperature go over 225°F and burn (if this happens, you can lose potency).](https://medium.com/plans?dimension=post_audio_button&postId=c8425d890107&source=upgrade_membership---post_audio_button----------------------------------) - [Bake for about 35–40 minutes, then remove from the oven and cool before grinding into a coarse powder. ​](https://medium.com/plans?dimension=post_audio_button&postId=c8425d890107&source=upgrade_membership---post_audio_button----------------------------------) - [The decarboxylated cannabis will keep in an airtight container in a cool, dark place for up to 2 months](https://medium.com/plans?dimension=post_audio_button&postId=c8425d890107&source=upgrade_membership---post_audio_button----------------------------------) [https://medium.com/plans?dimension=post_audio_button&postId=c8425d890107&source=upgrade_membership---post_audio_button----------------------------------](https://medium.com/plans?dimension=post_audio_button&postId=c8425d890107&source=upgrade_membership---post_audio_button----------------------------------) [https://medium.com/plans?dimension=post_audio_button&postId=c8425d890107&source=upgrade_membership---post_audio_button----------------------------------](https://medium.com/plans?dimension=post_audio_button&postId=c8425d890107&source=upgrade_membership---post_audio_button----------------------------------) [**2. **Transfer the cannabis to a **jar **and **cover with the alcohol**. Screw the lid on tight and **shake every 5 minutes for 20 minutes.**](https://medium.com/plans?dimension=post_audio_button&postId=c8425d890107&source=upgrade_membership---post_audio_button----------------------------------) [**3. Strain **through a cheesecloth set over a bowl, **discarding solids**. **Mix the strained alcohol with the sugar** and spread into an **even layer **in a glass 9-by-13-inch baking dish. ​](https://medium.com/plans?dimension=post_audio_button&postId=c8425d890107&source=upgrade_membership---post_audio_button----------------------------------) [https://medium.com/plans?dimension=post_audio_button&postId=c8425d890107&source=upgrade_membership---post_audio_button----------------------------------](https://medium.com/plans?dimension=post_audio_button&postId=c8425d890107&source=upgrade_membership---post_audio_button----------------------------------) [https://medium.com/plans?dimension=post_audio_button&postId=c8425d890107&source=upgrade_membership---post_audio_button----------------------------------](https://medium.com/plans?dimension=post_audio_button&postId=c8425d890107&source=upgrade_membership---post_audio_button----------------------------------) [https://medium.com/plans?dimension=post_audio_button&postId=c8425d890107&source=upgrade_membership---post_audio_button----------------------------------](https://medium.com/plans?dimension=post_audio_button&postId=c8425d890107&source=upgrade_membership---post_audio_button----------------------------------) [https://medium.com/plans?dimension=post_audio_button&postId=c8425d890107&source=upgrade_membership---post_audio_button----------------------------------](https://medium.com/plans?dimension=post_audio_button&postId=c8425d890107&source=upgrade_membership---post_audio_button----------------------------------) [**4. Bake at 200°F**, stirring occasionally, until the alcohol has evaporated and the sugar is lightly golden.](https://medium.com/plans?dimension=post_audio_button&postId=c8425d890107&source=upgrade_membership---post_audio_button----------------------------------) [This recipe is available for download HERE](https://www.cedclinic.com/uploads/1/3/0/4/130464926/canna_sugar_recipe_.pdf) *[The original recipe is from Vice.com](https://www.vice.com/amp/en_us/article/ype79x/weed-sugar)* Table of Contents - [Canna Sugar Guide: Dosing Ratios, Drinks, and Alternative Methods](#Canna_Sugar_Guide_Dosing_Ratios_Drinks_and_Alternative_Methods)[Canna Sugar Ratio and Dosing](#Canna_Sugar_Ratio_and_Dosing) - [How to Make THC Sugar for Drinks](#How_to_Make_THC_Sugar_for_Drinks) - [Frequently Asked Questions](#Frequently_Asked_Questions)[What is the best canna sugar recipe ratio for beginners?](#What_is_the_best_canna_sugar_recipe_ratio_for_beginners) - [How to make canna sugar at home?](#How_to_make_canna_sugar_at_home) - [Can you make canna sugar with oil or cannabutter?](#Can_you_make_canna_sugar_with_oil_or_cannabutter) - [How to make infused sugar with pre-made tincture](#How_to_make_infused_sugar_with_pre-made_tincture) - [How to infuse sugar with RSO (Rick Simpson Oil)](#How_to_infuse_sugar_with_RSO_Rick_Simpson_Oil) - [Specialized Clinical Care Across Every Stage of Life](#Specialized_Clinical_Care_Across_Every_Stage_of_Life)[Pediatric Therapeutic Care for Autism](#Pediatric_Therapeutic_Care_for_Autism) - [Symptom Management for Aging Seniors](#Symptom_Management_for_Aging_Seniors) - [Related](#Related) ## Canna Sugar Guide: Dosing Ratios, Drinks, and Alternative Methods Cannabis-infused sugar – often referred to colloquially as **canna sugar** or **cannasugar** – is one of the most versatile homemade edible staples. Because THC is not naturally water-soluble, infusing it onto granulated sugar crystals allows you to sweeten beverages and baked goods with measured, consistent cannabinoid dosing. ### Canna Sugar Ratio and Dosing Calculating your **canna sugar ratio** ensures predictable, reliable effects: - **Standard Flower Ratio:** 3 grams of flower at ~20% THC contains approximately 600 mg of potential THC. Accounting for typical extraction loss (~75% efficiency), you yield roughly 450 mg of active THC across 1/2 cup (24 teaspoons) of sugar. - **Per-Teaspoon Potency:** This yields approximately **18–20 mg of THC per teaspoon** (or ~6 mg per 1/3 teaspoon for a mild, micro-dosed serving). ### How to Make THC Sugar for Drinks When making **THC sugar for drinks** (such as morning coffee, iced tea, lemonade, or mocktails), ensure the alcohol has completely evaporated and the sugar crystals are completely dry before storage. Because the THC resin is bound to the outer surface of each sucrose grain, stirring your canna sugar into warm beverages dissolves the sugar quickly, distributing the cannabinoids evenly throughout your drink. ### Frequently Asked Questions #### What is the best canna sugar recipe ratio for beginners? The standard, reliable ratio for making canna sugar at home is **1/2 cup of granulated white or cane sugar to 2 to 4 tablespoons of high-proof alcohol cannabis tincture** (such as 190-proof Everclear or Green Dragon). This ratio ensures every sugar granule is thoroughly coated with cannabinoids while allowing the alcohol to evaporate cleanly within 1 to 2 hours at low heat (200°F / 93°C). #### How to make canna sugar at home? To make canna sugar at home: **1) Decarboxylate** flower at 240°F for 40 minutes; **2) Extract** by freezing flower and 190-proof Everclear, then washing together for 5–20 minutes; **3) Mix** strained tincture into granulated sugar in a flat glass dish; **4) Evaporate** at 200°F for 1–2 hours with ventilation, stirring every 15 minutes until completely dry and crystalline. #### Can you make canna sugar with oil or cannabutter? **No.** You cannot make shelf-stable canna sugar with cooking oils (such as coconut oil or olive oil) or cannabutter. Oil does not evaporate; mixing [infused](https://cedclinic.com/cannabis-infused-barbecue-sauce/) oil with granulated sugar results in a greasy, clumped sludge that spoils quickly. A clean, high-proof alcohol extraction or tincture is required because ethanol evaporates completely, leaving pure cannabinoid resin adhered to dry sugar granules. #### How to make infused sugar with pre-made tincture If you already have a dispensary-purchased alcohol tincture (Green Dragon), you can bypass the flower decarboxylation and soaking steps. Simply measure 2–4 tablespoons of high-proof alcohol tincture, mix thoroughly with 1/2 cup of granulated sugar, and follow Step 4 to evaporate the alcohol in a low-temperature oven or ventilated drying dish. #### How to infuse sugar with RSO (Rick Simpson Oil) To make weed sugar using RSO, warm your syringe of Rick Simpson Oil in warm water to loosen its viscosity. Dissolve 0.5g–1g of RSO into 2–3 tablespoons of warm, high-proof culinary alcohol (such as 190-proof Everclear) until completely liquefied. Pour the liquefied RSO mixture over 1/2 cup of sugar, stir until uniformly coated, and allow the alcohol to evaporate completely. 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