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Jared Day, COO and Co-FounderGigli centers its drinks around flavor, creating refreshing experiences with every sip. At the heart of its mission is a bold commitment to taste and enjoyment—crafting crave-worthy profiles that not only excite the palate but turn every moment into a feel-good ritual.
This isn’t just an alternative to alcohol; it’s a new way to unwind, designed to be both functional and unforgettable.
Scaling Up a Smoother Social Drink
The founders of the company noticed a growing demand for beverages that offer the feel-good effects of alcohol without the harmful aftermath. With a background in hospitality—owning a chain of high end restaurants and CBD stores—they were uniquely positioned to understand both the back-end of drink creation and the front-end consumer experience. As the shift toward more mindful drinking gained momentum, the founders of Gigli saw the change firsthand. Customers were still craving the joy of social drinking, but now with a twist—they wanted options that aligned with their health goals and values.
“The realization sparked a vision to create drinks that deliver bold flavor, a balanced high, and none of the next-day regret,” says Jared Day, COO and co-founder of Gigli.
What started as an experiment quickly became a movement. The early days were cautious, with the company producing only six pallets initially. But that hesitation quickly turned to validation as demand surged.
Today, Gigli moves more than 350 pallets a month and is available in over 20 states. Though it started in Minnesota, it was never just a local story. The company’s THC beverages have become a full-blown national trend, with Gigli leading this rapidly growing market. What sets the company apart is its intentionality—not just in flavor, but in the entire experience. The team wanted something that could be enjoyed at a dinner party or a night out, without sacrificing mental clarity or physical well-being the next day.
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The realization sparked a vision to create drinks that deliver bold flavor, a balanced high, and none of the next-day regret
Flavors with Purpose: Inside Gigli’s Botanical Craft and Product Expansion
One of the key differentiators for Gigli is how its flavors came to life. Instead of copying what was already out there, the team looked inward to their restaurants for inspiration. They were already experimenting with functional ingredients like Ashwagandha and Ginseng in non-alcoholic cocktail menus. These herbs, known for their calming and energizing properties, were a natural fit for their THC beverages. It wasn’t just about flavor—it was about feeling. Gigli’s drinks are crafted to be both delicious and balanced, with ingredients that support mood and wellness. The result is a lineup of drinks that you can feel good about consuming—literally and figuratively.
The company’s product range is both diverse and deliberately curated. It includes cocktail-inspired THC beverages, calming teas, fun and flavorful seltzers, luxurious chocolates, and gummies that offer measured doses of relaxation. Each product is developed with the same philosophy: keep it clean, keep it functional, and make sure it tastes incredible.
One of Gigli’s most successful launches to date has been its variety pack—a rotating four-pack that showcases new and seasonal flavors to help customers explore without committing to just one. Now, the company is preparing to launch a new 12-pack featuring two exclusive flavors: Strawberry Lychee and Cherry Limeade. The launch, set for April, reflects Gigli’s commitment to pushing flavor boundaries while keeping things fresh and exciting. The lineup is crafted to cater to both seasoned cannabis consumers and those exploring THC beverages for the first time.
Gigli’s success is no accident. It is the result of listening deeply to what modern consumers want and daring to deliver a product that fits those needs without compromise.
Alcohol-Free THC Cocktails for the Next Social Occasion
Alcohol-free THC-infused cocktails are moving from novelty to a serious retail and hospitality decision because they answer a problem alcohol has not solved for a growing share of adult consumers: how to keep the ritual of a social drink without the effects many now reject. Younger drinkers are moderating alcohol more visibly, while adults who still value restaurants, gatherings and after-work occasions want more control over the next morning, the mood arc and the experience itself. For executives buying into this space, the opportunity is not simply to add another cannabinoid SKU. It is to choose beverages that can sit credibly beside cocktails, ready-to-drink formats and wellness-adjacent alternatives without confusing the shopper or burdening the retailer.
The best alcohol-free THC cocktail producer must begin with taste because repeat purchase will not come from novelty alone. Cannabis beverages compete against familiar flavor memories, not just other cannabis products, so the drink has to deliver recognizable balance, body and finish. A sweetened THC water may satisfy trial, but it rarely earns the same place as a mojito, margarita or spritz alternative. Buyers should look for producers that treat flavor development as a disciplined beverage process, using real formulation work rather than masking hemp notes with sugar. Low-calorie and lower-sugar positioning can matter, but only when it does not flatten the drink into a compromise. The stronger producer proves that better-for-you claims and full flavor can coexist in the same can.
Format strategy is equally important. This market is still early enough that consumers are discovering dose preference, flavor preference and occasion fit at the same time. Variety packs, multi-can formats and familiar cocktail cues reduce friction because they let shoppers sample without making a narrow commitment. Retailers benefit when the assortment teaches the consumer while also supporting basket size. Dose clarity also matters. Beverages positioned around approachable THC levels, clear alcohol-free use and simple occasion language can travel more easily across retail shelves, restaurants and emerging adult-use settings.
A stronger producer also needs evidence that its product can move beyond curiosity and scale through distribution. Executives should be wary of brands that rely only on cultural momentum. The more reliable signal is whether distributors, retailers and consumers respond after tasting the product and whether the producer can keep innovation active without abandoning the items that already sell. This balance between disciplined core products and timely flavor expansion is what separates a fast trial brand from a beverage platform suited for national growth.
Gigli stands out for buyers who want alcohol-free THC cocktails built around flavor, functional ingredients and scalable variety. Its cocktail line includes familiar options such as blueberry lemonade, pineapple mojito, blood orange margarita, raspberry ginger mule, strawberry spritz and cherry limeade, with 5 mg or 10 mg THC options and 0 percent alcohol. The brand’s cocktail range is also presented across four-pack and 12-pack variety formats, supporting trial and repeat purchase. Its transcript points to restaurant-led flavor development, low-sugar discipline, ashwagandha and ginseng additions and expanding multi-state distribution. For executives prioritizing taste-led adoption over cannabinoid novelty, Gigli is a focused recommendation.
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