The simplest way to make THC gummies at home is with a lab-tested, water-soluble THC tincture like our Delta 9 Water Soluble Tincture – Cosmic. A tincture is a liquid THC extract sold in a dropper bottle, and a water-soluble one is made to mix into water-based recipes like gelatin. Its label tells you exactly how much THC you’re adding, so the dose math is easy. Prefer to skip the kitchen? Our ready-made THC gummies come lab-tested, with the dose printed on every package. This guide covers the recipe, the dose math, and how to store your gummies safely.
Homemade or Ready-Made: Which Is Right for You?
Both are great ways to enjoy THC gummies. Here’s how they compare:
| Homemade with Cosmic | Our ready-made gummies | |
| Best for | Custom flavors, custom strengths, and a fun kitchen project | Grab-and-go convenience |
| Time | About 1 to 2 hours, including chilling | Ready when you are |
| Dose per gummy | You choose it, using the tincture’s label | Set dose printed on the label |
| Lab report | The tincture is lab-tested | Every product is lab-tested |
| Storage | About 2 weeks in the fridge | See the package |
Love a kitchen project? Grab a bottle of Cosmic and follow the recipe below. Want something ready tonight? Start with our THC gummies.
What You Need Before You Start
Why a Tincture, and Why Water-Soluble
A labeled tincture is the easiest way to make gummies at home. There’s no extraction or decarbing involved, and the label tells you how much THC is in every dropper, so you know exactly what’s going into each gummy.
The type of tincture matters, too. Regular THC oil doesn’t mix into water-based recipes. Gelatin gummies are mostly juice and water, so oil tends to separate no matter how hard you whisk. A water-soluble tincture like Cosmic blends right in, which is what makes this recipe so simple.
Equipment and Ingredients
- A water-soluble THC tincture. We use our Delta 9 Water Soluble Tincture – Cosmic, which mixes easily into water-based liquids. Each full dropper has about 7.5 mg of cannabinoids, split equally between THC and CBD (about 3.75 mg of each), so your gummies will contain both. Its product page links to its lab report, so you can check exactly what’s inside.
- An oral syringe or dropper with mL markings, so you can measure small amounts.
- Unflavored gelatin and 100% fruit juice.
- Sugar or honey, plus a pinch of citric acid if you like a tart flavor.
- A silicone mold with equal-size cavities, ideally plain shapes like squares or domes. Check the cavity size on the package (for example, 4 mL).
- A small saucepan, a whisk, and toothpicks.
The Recipe: Tincture Gummies Step by Step
Ingredients (About 35–40 Gummies With a 4 mL Mold)
- 1/2 cup (120 mL) cold fruit juice, such as tart cherry, pomegranate, or apple
- 2 tablespoons unflavored gelatin
- 1 to 2 tablespoons sugar or honey
- 1/4 teaspoon citric acid (optional)
- Cosmic water-soluble tincture, measured per gummy (see the dose math below)
The number of gummies depends on your mold. Count your actual gummies after the first batch.
Steps
- Bloom the gelatin. Pour the cold juice into a bowl and sprinkle the gelatin over the top. Let it sit for 5 minutes.
- Heat gently. Pour the mixture into a small saucepan over low heat and whisk until the gelatin fully dissolves. Don’t let it boil.
- Sweeten. Stir in the sugar or honey and the citric acid until dissolved, then take the pan off the heat.
- Fill the mold. Fill each cavity to the same level with the plain (no-THC) mixture.
- Dose each cavity. Using your marked syringe or dropper, add the same measured amount of tincture to each cavity. Stir each one gently with a clean toothpick. Dosing each gummy separately gives you a more consistent amount in every piece than mixing it all in one pot.
- Chill. Refrigerate until completely firm. This can take an hour or more, depending on your mold.
- Store. Pop the gummies out and store them in a sealed, labeled container in the refrigerator. Homemade gelatin gummies are best enjoyed within about two weeks. For more on storage and shelf life, see our guide.
The Dose Math for Cosmic: How Much THC Is in Each Gummy?
You add the tincture to each cavity separately, so the math is per gummy. Each full dropper of Cosmic has about 3.75 mg of THC and 3.75 mg of CBD.
| Cosmic per cavity | THC per gummy | CBD per gummy | Who it’s for |
| Half a dropper | About 1.9 mg | About 1.9 mg | Your first batch, or if you’re new to THC |
| Two-thirds of a dropper | About 2.5 mg | About 2.5 mg | A popular starting point for beginners |
| One full dropper | About 3.75 mg | About 3.75 mg | People who’ve already tried a lower dose |
For the most precise doses, measure with an oral syringe with mL markings and check the label for the mg per mL.
University health guidance advises people new to edibles to start with 2.5 mg of THC or less (Cornell Health), so a half or two-thirds dropper per gummy is a great first batch. Adding a full dropper to each cavity adds liquid, which can make the gummies a little softer. If that happens, use slightly less juice next time.
If you use a different tincture, the formula is the same: THC per gummy = amount added to each cavity × THC per mL (or per dropper) on the label. For help choosing a strength, see our dosage guide.
Want a ready-made option while your first batch sets? Our Microdose Delta 9 Gummies – Daydream have 2.5 mg of Delta-9 THC per gummy, the same as a two-thirds-dropper homemade gummy.
Tips for Even Doses in Every Gummy
Because you’re dosing each gummy yourself, a few simple habits keep every piece consistent:
- Use a mold with identical cavity sizes, and fill each to the same level.
- Measure the tincture for each cavity with a marked syringe or dropper.
- Stir each cavity well so the tincture spreads evenly.
- Keep each batch together, and don’t mix gummies from different batches.
For tips on keeping doses light, see our microdose guide.
Labels, Locks, and Plain Molds: Keeping Kids and Pets Safe
Homemade gummies look and taste like candy, so keeping them away from kids and pets is the most important part of making them.
- Label every container. Write “CONTAINS THC – NOT FOR CHILDREN,” the mg per gummy, and the date you made them.
- Lock them up. Store gummies in a child-resistant container, out of sight and out of reach, ideally in a lockbox. Keep them separate from regular candy.
- Skip candy shapes. Don’t use molds shaped like bears, worms, fruit, or anything kids recognize as a treat.
- Protect pets. THC can make dogs and cats sick, so keep gummies where pets can’t reach them.
- Never sell or share. Our rule: never sell homemade THC gummies, never give them to anyone under 21, and never give them to anyone without their knowledge.
Timing, and What to Do If It’s Too Much
With edibles, effects usually start in about 30 minutes to 2 hours, peak at about 4 hours, and can last up to 12 hours. Because full effects can take time, wait until another day before having a second gummy.
If you take too much, the uncomfortable feelings are temporary and will fade. Drink water, rest somewhere calm and quiet, and wait it out. For guidance, call Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222 or use the webPOISONCONTROL online tool, anytime. Both are free and confidential. If symptoms are severe or someone is unresponsive, call 911.
If a child may have eaten a THC gummy, call Poison Control right away. If a pet may have eaten one, call your veterinarian or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435. A consultation fee may apply.
Shop the Tincture or Ready-Made Gummies
Whether you’re making your own or picking up a jar, every product we sell is lab-tested, with a lab report on its product page. Here are a few great places to start:
- Delta 9 Water Soluble Tincture – Cosmic: the tincture in this recipe, with about 3.75 mg THC and 3.75 mg CBD per full dropper. It mixes easily into gummies and other water-based recipes.
- Microdose Delta 9 Gummies – Daydream: $35 for 40 gummies, with 2.5 mg Delta-9 THC and 5 mg blue lotus per gummy. The label lists 2 gummies as one serving.
- Bliss Microdose THC + CBD Gummies: $35, with 2.5 mg THC + 2.5 mg CBD per gummy. Like the Cosmic recipe, these pair THC with CBD.
- Feel Good 10mg THC Gummies: from $33, with 10 mg Delta-9 THC per gummy and 20 gummies per jar, for experienced users.
Before ordering online, read our shipping policy, or visit us in West Asheville, South Slope, or Chattanooga.
Asheville Dispensary sells THC products only to adults 21 and older.
