Infused gummies are sweet, delicious, convenient, and easy to store but can be hard to prepare from scratch! Many people want to skip the hard work, which is precisely why I’m teaching you how to infuse store-bought gummies with an alcohol-based cannabis tincture easily here today.
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Article Features
- A super simple way to infuse storebought gummies
- Just two ingredients needed: tincture and gummies
- Want to make it easy? Buy my perfectly dosed Bliss Gummies containing 12.5mg of THC and have them delivered directly to your door – now shipping across the United States!
Why You Will Love This Guide
My candy-addicted inner child loves anything sour or sweet, but sometimes I just don’t have time to make gummies from scratch.
My Well With Cannabis Community has been discussing infusing store-bought gummies lately, and we all agree that this helpful shortcut needs to be shared.
These gummies are made with an alcohol-based tincture and are easy to take with you on the go for any occasion or just to hang out at home.
This post will explore how to infuse any store-bought gummies your heart desires for an easy, no-mess experience. Enjoy!
What You’ll Need
- Alcohol-based cannabis tincture: You MUST use an alcohol-based tincture for this recipe, an oil-based tincture will not work with this process.
- Sugar-coated gummies: Sugar-coated gummies work best for this method. Some favorite options include Sour Patch Kids, Peach Rings, gumdrops, fruit slices, sour gummy worms, and more.
Note: a complete list of ingredients with amounts and printable instructions is located in the recipe card below.
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Step 1 – Prepare your cannabis tincture.
- Step 2 – If you haven’t already, evaporate some of the alcohol from your tincture, if desired. This helps speed up the process and makes a stronger end product.
- Step 3 – Prepare your workstation. Purchase your candies, line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper, and top with a wire baking rack.
- Step 4 – Align all of the store-bought gummies you want to infuse in a single layer on top of the baking rack.
- Step 5 – Carefully place 1-5 drops of tincture on the top side of each gummy. Allow them to air-dry to ensure all of the alcohol has evaporated off.
- Step 6 – Flip the gummies and place another 1-5 drops of tincture on the top side of each gummy.
- Step 7 – Repeat the previous step as often as desired.
- Step 8 – Enjoy!
Note: complete step-by-step printable instructions are located in the recipe card below.
Storage Instructions
Ensure the gummies are completely dry before storing them or else you will end up with a sticky mess.
Store the infused store-bought gummies in an airtight container. Store for 1-3 months.
Learn more about how to store edibles here.
Alternate Tincture Options
If you need to make an alcohol-based tincture for this recipe, I have many resources to help you out.
First, choose which tincture method you want to try. The two most popular remain the Green Dragon long soak tincture and the Golden Dragon freezer tincture.
You can learn more about the difference between the two here.
Just remember to use an alcohol-based tincture for the best results.
You can evaporate some of the alcohol before getting started if you want to speed up the drying process.
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Notes and Expert Tips
- This recipe works because the alcohol evaporates into the air, leaving the cannabis behind. There should be no alcohol left at the end of the process that could intoxicate you.
- Do not attempt to make this recipe with an oil-based tincture. This recipe works because the alcohol evaporates at room temperature. Oil does not evaporate.
Infuse Store-Bought Gummies with Cannabis Tinctures
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 ounce cannabis alcohol tincture
- 4 ounces sugar-coated gummies of choice*
Instructions
- Prepare your cannabis tincture. See the section above for different recipes to try.
- Evaporate some of the alcohol from the tincture, if desired. This helps to speed up the process and make a stronger end product.
- Prepare your work station by placing parchment paper on a baking sheet, topped with a wire baking rack.
- Align all of the gummies in a single layer atop the baking rack.
- Carefully drop 1-5 drops of tincture on each gummy. Flip and repeat. Allow them to air-dry for 20-30 minutes to ensure all of the alcohol has evaporated off.
- Repeat the previous step as often as desired. Each application increases the potency.
- Ensure the gummies are completley dry before storing. Store the gummies in an airtight container.
Notes
- It is not recommended to use oil-based tinctures for this recipe.
- Sugar-coated gummies are the best choice for this recipe.
Nutrition
Frequently Asked Questions
Only if you fail to evaporate the alcohol and consume a lot of gummies with alcohol on them. If you evaporate all of the alcohol as recommended, you will not get drunk.
No, it is not recommended to try this process with an oil-based tincture. The oil does not evaporate and will just leave you with an oil-coated gummy.
The sugar crystals on the gummies help to soak in the tincture and hold onto the FECO that is left over once the alcohol has evaporated. Many people have asked if they could do the same process with non-sugar-coated gummies like Swedish fish, but I have not personally tried it yet.
If you’re brand new to edibles, you should always follow the golden dosage rule of “start low and go slow” when working with THC. You can always go back and add more drops if you find they are not as strong as you want. If you have a higher tolerance, add more drops. Just be careful not to overdo it.
Yes! If you want my recipe for that, I’ll leave it right here.
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I can’t wait to try this. Before I do i have a question that might have been addressed but I looked a didn’t find it.
Does it have to be sugar coated gummies or could an alcohol based thc tincture be dropped onto brownies or other food?
I can’t wait for you to try this out—it’s such a fun process! You can certainly experiment with other options, and I’ve seen people get creative with things like candy-coated nuts, wasabi peas, and more. Just keep in mind that the quality of the end product is super important. For example, using brownies could be tricky because if you had to leave them out for several hours for the alcohol to evaporate, the brownies themselves might end up dry or even lose their appeal. Feel free to get creative but keep those little details in mind. Let us know how it turns out.
Can you stick the gummies in the oven on a low temperature for a few minutes to speed up the process? I also did not pre evaporate.
It’s not recommended to heat gummies in the oven, as it could ruin their texture. If you didn’t pre-evaporate, just give them a bit more time to set naturally! 😊
How long does it take gummies to evaporate all the alcohol out if no pre evaporation is done?
My gummies still smell like alcohol after an hour of air drying.
Hi Melissa. It can take quite a bit of time for the alcohol to fully evaporate from gummies, especially if no pre-evaporation was done. Depending on the amount of alcohol used and the environment (like room temperature and airflow), it could take several hours to days for the smell to dissipate completely. To speed up the process, you might want to increase airflow by using a fan or placing the gummies in a well-ventilated area. Make sure they’re spread out evenly to allow for better evaporation. Hope this helps!
Can i use infused mct instead of tincture? If so is it the same process? Thanks
Hi Christy. Unfortunately, the gummies don’t soak up the oil, and the oil itself doesn’t evaporate either. As a result, you’re going to end up with gummies coated in oil. This recipe specifically requires high-proof alcohol because it evaporates, leaving behind the cannabis residue on the gummies. I hope this helps!
Hello. I enjoy your articles very much. Instead of putting the tincture on the gummies and letting the alcohol evaporate off, couldn’t you melt the gummies in something like a double boiler, mix in the tincture, then put the mixture into molds and refrigerate?
Also, is there a easy and cheap way to determine the THC and/or CBD strength of your tincture?
Thanks!
Hi Bill. Your idea of melting the gummies in a double boiler, incorporating the tincture, and then remolding them is a fantastic suggestion! Just be cautious with the gummy to tincture ratio to ensure they set back up properly.
Regarding the home testing of your THC/CBD tincture, the only reliable device I am aware of is the T-Check, but I wouldn’t say it’s cheap. If you make tinctures or infusions regularly, the T-Check is well worth the investment though. It will save you money in the long run by ensuring accuracy and consistency in your homemade products.
Good luck with your experimentation and keep us updated on how it goes! Our readers are always looking for new ways to improve their edibles, so any feedback is greatly appreciated. Happy infusing!
What MG is the gummies per serving
Hello Meta64, this answer depends on many factors. Per serving, the potency of the gummies can vary depending on the strength of the tincture and the quantity used. The dosage can range based on these factors, so you will need to know these first to be able to determine the mg per serving. 🌿
Can you spray tincture instead of using droppers
Hi Wendy. Absolutely, you can use a spray method for applying the cannabis tincture to gummies. Both droppers and sprays provide a different application experience, but the effectiveness of the cannabis remains the same. Just like with droppers, you can also spray the tincture under your tongue or add it to other foods or drinks. Happy infusing!
How long does it approximately take for the alcohol to evaporate? Are we talking 4 hours or 24 hours or more?
Hi Jessica. The evaporation time can vary depending on several factors such as the type of alcohol, the environment, and the amount of alcohol present. The higher proof alcohol evaporates faster as it has less water content than lower proof alcohol. Using a fan to keep the air circulating helps speed up the process, but the evaporation off the gummies should only take a few hours. I hope this helps!
My gummies are still wet, it has been 6 hours, how long will it take for the oil to soak in the gummies?
Hello Ann! Unfortunately, the gummies don’t soak up the oil, and the oil itself doesn’t evaporate either. As a result, you’re going to end up with gummies coated in oil. This recipe specifically requires high-proof alcohol because it evaporates, leaving behind the cannabis residue on the gummies. I hope this helps!
I’ve tried this recipe with sour patch kids, and while it’s effective, I found that the gummies are sweaty afterwards. This didn’t happen with the first round. Any suggestions? Left them uncovered in the fridge last night hoping they would dry and that didn’t seem to work. I did infuse them on a humid day, so maybe that was my mistake. Any suggestions welcome!
Hi Perry. Did you use an alcohol-based tincture? What proof alcohol did you use? Lower-proof alcohol has higher water content and can cause the citric acid and sugar to melt, making the gummies sweaty and soupy. Did you allow the alcohol to fully evaporate in between coats of drops? Humidity can cause the gummies to sweat on their own so maybe if they were already sweaty, the alcohol may not have helped any. Let me know your thoughts. ☺️
Omg! These are fab! 🥳
Question! If I double dip them does the potency double ? ?
Hi Dawn! This is quite the recipe, isn’t it!? You can continue adding as many drops of tincture as you’d like. Start low, and you can adjust accordingly. You can always add more, but you can’t take it away. Glad you love it!
I can’t believe this was so simple! I poked a toothpick into sugar coated gummies. Dunked them into my jar. Just got them wet. Waited 30 minutes (the time it takes to watch a silly sitcom). Did it two more times. Awesome treat! Marshmallow Peeps doused in my tincture with a dropper are not for rookies! KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN!!
Hi David. This is awesome! 🤩 Thank you for sharing!
This makes me think, I can infuse my alcohol-based tincture on anything.
Hi David. There are so many ways an alcohol-based tincture can be used, especially if it’s evaporated down to FECO. Happy infusing!
I love the recipe. Once again, it’s really simple. I’ve made gummies but for whatever reason, didn’t like them at all. I tossed a lot and appear to be in the habit of doing that. So … I’d like your help once again. I have 8g flower that’s about 30% thc precarbed (10g to 8g). Will use the Green Dragon recipe again 🙂 . Starting with 6 oz alcohol and will reduce it to 3 oz.
How many drops do I use? I am used to higher thc levels but don’t want to make me close to non-functional. I’ll store them in an airtight container. = How long will they last?
Many thanks again.
Hi Barb. Based on your numbers, one teaspoon or 5ml has roughly 126mg of THC. One teaspoon, used on 5 gummies, is about 25mg a gummy. This is a good dosage for most with higher tolerances, but everyone is different. To store, ensure the gummies are completely dry before storing in an airtight container and they should last 1-3 months. I hope this helps!
Would this recipe work with alto if mints?
Hey Ringo, I haven’t tried it myself, but I don’t see why it wouldn’t work 😀 It couldn’t hurt to try just one and see. Let us know how it turns out for you!
Can tincture be used with a gummy bear mix, if so when do you add the tincture
Hey Virginia, I’m not sure about a gummy bear mix, but I do have a Cannabis Gummy Recipe with Tincture you could try 🙂
I love this idea! however the sugar isn’t an option…is there a suggestion for gummies that are not coated in sugar? maybe poke a hole in the gummy and insert the tincture? Thank you for a lovely website and thank you for your reply.
Sincerely,
Linda
Hey Linda, thank you for the kind words! That option should work, but I would evaporate off all of the alcohol first so you’re just inserting FECO into the gummy 🙂