New York CNN  —  In June 2023, Jon Halper started selling THC beverages at Top Ten Liquors, his chain of Minnesota stores. The drinks, which contain the main intoxicating chemical compound found in cannabis, were a massive hit. “Immediately, the sales took off,” said Halper. “We’ve never seen anything explosive like this.” After just two years, THC beverages make up about 15% of overall sales, he said. “It’s hard to believe this growth isn’t going to be astronomical.” The time is right for a