Bayou City Hemp Co., Texas’ first and leading company in hemp processing and extraction, is partnering with James Beard Award-winning chef Chris Shepherd to launch a series of signature CBD cocktails available at his Underbelly Hospitality restaurants across Houston. The venture marks Shepherd’s first official entry into cannabidiol (CBD) for his restaurants. Each of his four establishments will feature its own unique drink infused with Mixer Elixir, a distillate produced and sold by Bayou City Hemp Co.
“Partnering with Bayou City Hemp was an easy decision as soon as I toured their headquarters facility in Houston,” says Shepherd. “They produce the finest quality ingredients from seed to shelf, are local to Houston, and source from Texas farmers; qualities I am passionate about for all Underbelly Hospitality concepts.”
Extracted and produced in Houston, Mixer Elixir is a water-based soluble CBD that has a better absorption rate in the body. Unlike most oil-based CBD products with an absorption rate between 15-20 percent, the Mixer Elixir utilizes proprietary nano-emulsion technology that is absorbed as much as 90 percent in the human body so the benefits are felt faster and more effectively.
Research has shown the benefits of CBD used in Mixer Elixir have the potential to support stress relief, recovery from inflammation, and improved rest. In addition, the distillate carries a great taste that was perfected with the help of Shepherd and his team to better blend and amplify the notes of each cocktail ingredient.
“We could not have asked for a better partner as we enter the food and beverage market,” says Ben Meggs, Bayou City Hemp co-founder and co-CEO. “Whether working with hemp farmers, entrepreneurs developing white-label products, or partnering with established brands like Underbelly Hospitality, we share what we know about hemp, but we learn just as much about each industry to tailor to their specific needs in the process.”
The four Underbelly Hospitality restaurants, One/Fifth, Georgia James, UB Preserv, and Hay Merchant, are exclusively using CBD from Mixer Elixir in its signature cocktails, developed by Underbelly Hospitality’s Director of Bars and Spirits, Westin Galleymore.
