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The deal between Canopy Growth Corporation in Smiths Falls and the huge American drink company that distributes Corona beer and SVEDKA vodka paves the way for the creation of some interesting new drinks.

Constellation Brands in the U.S. has agreed to buy 9.9 per cent of Canopy, and the two companies will collaborate to create cannabis-infused drinks.

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Canna-berry lemonade, perhaps? How about Orange Kush cola? It’s too soon to say, but those are the names of some of the drinks already on sale in U.S. states where marijuana is legal.

Canopy and Constellation are banking on cannabis drinks eventually becoming popular enough to take a sip out of alcohol and beer sales.

The $245-million deal is a milestone for the emerging industry in both countries. It’s the largest single investment ever made in a cannabis company. “I think the word is gynormous,” Canopy Growth chief executive Bruce Linton said cheerfully.