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New York Post
a day ago
- General
- New York Post
I traded alcohol for these infused drinks and haven't looked back
My mom used to call anything 'infused' a scam. You know the products — CBD pillow sprays, adaptogen teas, vibey seltzers that cost $9 and taste like…static. She's the most grounded person I know, and not just because she insists on mowing our ranch's pasture herself in 101-degree Texas heat. While I'm in the garden talking to cherry tomatoes, she's out there doing the kind of manual labor that would send most people (me) to urgent care, drinking convenience store energy drinks like they're green juice. So when we both stopped drinking alcohol this year, it left a little gap in the ritual. We don't miss the effects, but we do miss having a beverage that feels like a reward. Something you sip at the end of the day that says I did things and I deserve bubbles. Enter: Cornbread Hemp's new sparkling infused drinks. Now, you already know how I feel about Cornbread Hemp. What started as product testing a new brand for The Post quickly turned into a personal obsession (and turned me into a CBD believer). So, I had a few of the brand's new bevs in the fridge for myself, but on one especially brutal day (limping horse, garden hose explosion, dead snake incident — classic Tuesday), I handed mom a cold can of Cornbread and said, 'Just try it.' Advertisement She gave it the look. 'What is this? Am I going to get loopy? Am I going to taste it?' 'Nope. Trust me, you'll like it.' And as though I were Aladdin, she actually grabbed the can from my outstretched arm, squinted at the label, and cracked it open. 'It smells better than LaCroix,' which is high praise coming from a woman who once said sparkling water 'wasted refrigerator space.' She took a sip. Then another. Then, the most aftertaste-sensitive woman in America silently wandered off to do her next chore. Twenty minutes later, I walked over to the horse pasture to find her softly humming Katy Perry and going about her work like it wasn't excruciating labor. That's how I knew she liked it. She didn't want to give me the satisfaction (love you, mom), but I know a good sparkling beverage when I have one. We've since developed a new ritual: garden-tending and chaos-wrangling by day, clean cans and back porch debriefs by night. And she'll never admit it, but she now calls them 'my drinks.' Cornbread Hemp Pros: No detectable hemp aftertaste Sugar-free and made with clean, all-natural ingredients Subtle, grown-up flavors with perfect light carbonation Sleek, minimal packaging that blends in anywhere Cons: Limited retail availability depending on your state's legislation Cornbread Hemp's infused sparkling drinks are 12-ounce cans of lightly flavored, all-natural sourced refreshment, made with active ingredients sourced from the hemp plant from Kentucky. Available in four subtly sweet flavors, these beverages are sugar-free, stevia-free, and non-caffeinated, offering a clean, fizzy alternative to alcohol, energy drinks, or overly sweet mocktails. The carbonation is soft but satisfying, and the flavors are refreshingly natural— no synthetic aftertaste or mystery ingredients here. They're designed for adults 21+ and only ship across the US (except Idaho and Utah), so double-check your local laws before you try to stock up. Size: 12 fl oz per can | Flavors: Raspberry Limeade, Peach Iced Tea, Salted Watermelon, Blueberry Breeze | Sweeteners: None (no added sugar or stevia) | Hemp: all-natural Kentucky-grown extract | Age Requirement: 21+ | Shipping: Varies by state (check local legislation) Why Cornbread Hemp's drinks work (for both of us) Cornbread Hemp's infused sparkling beverages are surprisingly elegant. Not in a pearls-and-white-tablecloth kind of way, but in the sense that everything in them just…works. The flavors are understated and fresh — no fake sugar or vegetal aftertaste and none of that bitter, over-extracted hemp taste that wrecks most drinks in this category. The Raspberry Lime flavor is crisp and bright, and the Blueberry one tastes like summer in a can. Think fresh-picked, not candy-shelved. Each 12-ounce can is made from all-natural ingredients, including Kentucky-grown hemp extract — clean, no-nonsense, and designed for grown-ups who care about ingredient lists (or maybe even grow their own cherry tomatoes). There's no caffeine, no added sugar, and just the right amount of fizz. Not the kind that burns your throat. More like a tiny celebration. I've tried a lot of infused drinks over the past couple of years, and this one is easily the best-tasting. No, I'm not kidding. Some of them feel like you have to endure the taste for the reward. This one? The taste is the reward. I genuinely crave it at the end of the day — and not in a 'something's missing from my bloodstream' kind of way, but in a 'this makes doing dishes less annoying' kind of way. The verdict If you're cutting back on alcohol, hate how sugary most mocktails are, or just want something that feels a little special in your hand after a long day, Cornbread Hemp should be your first option. I've brought them to friends and enjoy them during slow evenings at the ranch, solo painting sessions in the garage, and porch hangs with my mom. They fit into all of them. It's discreet, elegant, and satisfying without being sugary or heavy. I recommend starting off with one beverage and waiting a bit to see if you'd like to indulge more to receive your desired effect. Just make sure you're 21+ before you try it — and definitely check your state's laws before ordering. Not every place is equally cool with infused drinks just yet. From now until the end of July, you can take 30% off your first beverage order at Cornbread Hemp using code POSTBEV30. Looking for a headline-worthy haul? Keep shopping Post Wanted. For over 200 years, the New York Post has been America's go-to source for bold news, engaging stories, in-depth reporting, and now, insightful shopping guidance. We're not just thorough reporters – we sift through mountains of information, test and compare products, and consult experts on any topics we aren't already schooled specialists in to deliver useful, realistic product recommendations based on our extensive and hands-on analysis. Here at The Post, we're known for being brutally honest – we clearly label partnership content, and whether we receive anything from affiliate links, so you always know where we stand. We routinely update content to reflect current research and expert advice, provide context (and wit) and ensure our links work. 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USA Today
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Want to watch 'Sinners' at home? Here's when and where to stream
Want to watch 'Sinners' at home? Here's when and where to stream Show Caption Hide Caption 'Sinners': A vampire wants to crash Michael B. Jordan's party Cornbread (Omar Miller) isn't acting like his old self when trying to re-enter the party in Ryan Coogler's period horror movie "Sinners." The box office success and pop culture phenomenon "Sinners" is set to come to streaming this week. The Ryan Coogler-directed film features Michael B. Jordan in a double role. Coogler's horror film follows twins Smoke and Stack after they return to their small town in Mississippi from Chicago to start a juke joint in the 1930s. "Trying to leave their troubled lives behind, twin brothers (Jordan) return to their hometown to start again, only to discover that an even greater evil is waiting to welcome them back," reads the film's synopsis. Here's how you'll be able to watch "Sinners" from the comfort of your own home. When will 'Sinners' be available to stream? "Sinners" will be available to buy and rent on digital platforms such as Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, and Fandango at Home on June 3, Warner Bros. said in a news release. Pre-orders are available on platforms such as Prime Video and Fandango at Home for $24.99. The 138-minute film was released in theaters on April 18. How much are subscriptions to watch 'Sinners?' Prime Video is included with an Amazon Prime subscription, which comes in at $14.99 per month or $139 annually. Apple TV+ costs $9.99 a month and is available in over 100 countries and regions. When does 'Sinners' come out on 4K Blu-ray/DVD? "Sinners" will be available on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and DVD at online and physical retailers on July 8. Warner Bros. said the digital, 4K UHD and Blu-ray version of the movie will offer special features such as the making of the movie, the creation of the characters and their costumes and deleted scenes, among others. 'Sinners' cast The cast of "Sinners" includes: Michael B. Jordan as twins Smoke and Stack as twins Smoke and Stack Miles Caton as Sammie "Preacher Boy" as Sammie "Preacher Boy" Jack O'Connell as Remmick as Remmick Hailee Steinfeld as Mary as Mary Wunmi Mosaku as Annie as Annie Jayme Lawson as Pearline as Pearline Omar Miller as Cornbread as Cornbread Delroy Lindo as Delta Slim Watch the 'Sinners' trailer We occasionally recommend interesting products and services. If you make a purchase by clicking one of the links, we may earn an affiliate fee. USA TODAY Network newsrooms operate independently, and this doesn't influence our coverage. Contributing: Saman Shafiq and Brian Truitt, USA TODAY Fernando Cervantes Jr. is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY. Reach him at and follow him on X @fern_cerv_.
USA Today
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Don't let them in! What to know about the vampire invitation featured in 'Sinners'
Don't let them in! What to know about the vampire invitation featured in 'Sinners' Spoiler alert! The following story discusses important plot points, including the ending of 'Sinners' (in theaters now). Sink your fangs (or grills) into the talk of the town. The release of Ryan Coogler's "Sinners," has reignited discourse about vampire etiquette on social media. Starring Michael B. Jordan, the original horror film set in the 1930s − which dominated the box office over the weekend − called back to classic vampire rules and mythology that prevents the deceitful entities from entering an establishment unless they're invited in. The standard vampire lore has now become the center of memes, skits, and reactions online. Other people joked that they are getting rid of their welcome mats to be extra careful of the persuasive creatures. Social media reacts to vampire rule depicted in 'Sinners' "The concept of vampires not being allowed in unless invited is so cool to me," one person wrote in a viral post on X. "I forgot it was a thing till today." "HOW TF ARE YALL SO SHOCKED BY VAMPIRES NEEDING TO BE INVITED IN. That's literally vampirism 101 lol," another person added. 'You burned the house down': Michael B. Jordan, Ryan Coogler team for fiery 'Sinners' Several characters asked to be 'invited in' Smoke and Stack's juke joint When the audience is first introduced to the Irish vampire Remmick (Jack O'Connell), he seduces a white couple to allow him into their home as he's trying to escape being hunted. After ignoring the warning, Remmick succeeds at transforming them, ultimately recruiting them into his blood thirsty clan. The trio makes their way to the Smokestack twins (both Jordan) blues juke joint, where all chaos begins to unfold after Mary (Hailee Steinfeld) gets bitten and is "invited" back into the party by muscle Cornbread (Omar Benson Miller), who was working the door all night. During an intimate moment, Mary strikes her love interest Stack, and he joins Remmick's crew. In another notable scene, Cornbread gets turned while using the bathroom outside. When he returns to the entryway, he asks Smoke, Annie (Wunmi Mosaku) and the rest of the crew permission to come inside, raising suspicion. "Just step aside and let me on in now," Cornbread says. "Why you need him to do that?" Annie responds. "Why can't you just walk your big (expletive) in here without an invite, huh?" Cornbread asks for his pay and almost bites Smoke's arm when he reaches to put the money in his hand. One character who came under fire was the store owner, Grace (Li Jun Li), after she invited the vampires in when her family was threatened, resulting in an epic battle for survival. The vampire invitation in other movies, shows The vampire invitation rule has been honored in other movies and television shows besides "Sinners" which include: "Buffy The Vampire Slayer" "Vampire Diaries" "Let The Right One In" (All about the classic vampire rule!) But other movies like "Blade" and "Underworld" throw the vampire invitation rule out the window and allow the vampires to enter freely. Taylor Ardrey is a news reporter for USA TODAY. You can reach her at tardrey@
