Detroit’s cannabis scene just got sweeter. Muha Meds’ flagship location played host recently to one of the city’s most buzzed-about cannabis events of the year: the official launch of the Muha Meds x Cookies collab. The drop for this truly one-of-a-kind device showcased how innovation can be done in cannabis.
With Muha Meds already riding high as the No. 2 vape brand in Michigan, the collab with the international lifestyle brand Cookies was Muha Meds’ first official partnership and represents the next phase of its growth. The two-gram disposable Cookie Vape, packed with Muha’s high-potency distillate, comes in five iconic Cookies strains:
- Cereal Milk (Hybrid): Sweet, creamy, and fruity with a kiss of gas. Delivers a relaxed body buzz and uplifting head high, perfect for kicking back while staying lifted.
- Tequila Sunrise (Sativa): Toasted honey and citrus zest on the nose, smooth like smoky añejo with a refreshing lime finish. Expect full-body effects and an elevated, energetic high.
- Gary Payton (Indica): Unapologetically gassy and smooth, this heavy hitter delivers a deep, full-body experience that packs a punch.
- Blue Slushie (Hybrid): Bursting with nostalgic blueberry sweetness and a tart edge, this strain offers a balanced, mellow high.
- Habibi (Sativa): A tropical escape in a puff, this sweet and fruity strain is ideal for unwinding after a long day.
The vape’s cookie-shaped design, complete with a “bite” window showing the oil level, broke the mold to create something that is part function, part stoner art.
“We don’t follow trends, we set them,” said Ali Garawi, Muha Meds CEO and co-founder who built the brand with his brother Muhammed “Muha” Garawi. “If we’re going to do a collaboration, it has to be something special. Not just a standard device with a cheap sticker on it. Partnering with Cookies and Berner was next level for us and we wanted to make something that shows the best of both brands—innovation and authenticity.”
To celebrate the launch, Muha Meds threw a full-on party at its flagship store at 7940 Michigan Avenue in Detroit. The event was announced through Muha Meds’ new rewards and membership app: Muha Members. The app will be used not only to create rewards, promos and perks for fans of Muha Meds, but serve as an information hub for similar events that will feature top-tier entertainers, artists and DJs.
The event had a true block party vibe—laid back, welcoming and rooted in the community. Muha Meds turned their dispensary parking lot into a cannabis carnival. There were giveaways, raffles, music, food vendors, and most importantly, a meet-and-greet with Berner himself, who showed up for a ribbon-cutting.
Fans lined up early for a chance to meet the Cookies founder and score their vape. The first 300 guests scored goodie bags stuffed with limited-release products. Raffles for PS5s, AirPods, and flat-screen TVs kept the energy high, while local food vendors satisfied the munchies. Detroit’s cannabis scene showed up in full force, and by early afternoon, the place was packed with fans, influencers and curious locals.
For many, it felt like more than a launch. It was a marker of how far Michigan’s cannabis culture has come to create moments that feel out of the box with fellow fans, and on that October afternoon, Michigan Avenue smelled a little like sugar, a little bit dank and a lot like the future.
Launched amidst the recent announcement that the state’s recreational cannabis tax was set to rise to 24%, it was also a timely moment to spark conversation about supporting the regulated industry. As the second-largest market in the country, operators have been contemplating whether they will be able to survive with new regulations and tax policies.
For Muha Meds, Michigan is a second home. Their story has the kind of grit Detroit loves. What began in California as a $15,000 startup has grown into a multimillion-dollar brand before the founders turned 30. Muha Meds built its reputation by keeping control over every part of production—from cultivation to packaging—ensuring consistent quality and safety. That approach mirrors Cookies’ rise. Founded in 2010 by Berner and cultivator Jai, Cookies evolved from a local operation into a global powerhouse with a presence in over 80 retail locations in over 28 markets across 8 countries.
For now, the Muha Meds x Cookies collab remains a Michigan exclusive, but expansion is already in motion. The brands plan to release the special vape in California later this year, with other states soon to follow. If Detroit’s launch is any sign, demand will be intense. For Michigan consumers, they can get their hands on their very own Cookie Vape at Muha Meds, Jars and other regulated dispensaries throughout the state.
