Cocktails
General Tinctures Recipe
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โ๏ธ General Tincture Formula (for 150-proof alcohol)
1 part dried ingredients (by weight) OR 2 parts fresh ingredients
10 parts alcohol (by volume)
Steep for 2 weeks at room temperature, shaking once daily. OR sous vide at 135F for 4 hours.
Strain through a fine mesh or coffee filter when ready.
Example:
10g dried hibiscus + 100ml alcohol
OR: 20g fresh ginger + 100ml alcohol
๐ฟ Example Tincture Recipes
1.
Citrus Bitters Tincture
10g dried orange peel (or fresh zest from 1 large orange)
100ml 150-proof alcohol
Optional: a few allspice berries or clove for complexity
โ Steep 5โ7 days. Use 1โ2 drops in a cocktail.
2.
Ginger Spice Tincture
20g fresh ginger (sliced or grated)
100ml 150-proof alcohol
โ Steep 3โ5 days for a sharp, spicy result. Use in whiskey or rum drinks.
3.
Coffee Bean Tincture
15g whole coffee beans (light to medium roast)
100ml alcohol
โ Steep 4โ5 days. Add rich, earthy flavor to dark spirit cocktails.
4.
Lavender Floral Tincture
5g dried lavender buds
100ml alcohol
โ Steep 2โ3 days max (lavender gets bitter if overdone). Use 1 drop in gin-based drinks.
5.
Chili Pepper Tincture (Spicy!)
1โ2 dried Thai chilis or 2g chili flakes
100ml alcohol
โ Steep 1โ2 days only. Taste daily โ it gets hot quickly. Use sparingly in margaritas or bloody marys.
6.
Vanilla Bean Tincture
1 whole vanilla bean, split
100ml alcohol
โ Steep 7โ10 days. Adds warmth to bourbon or espresso martinis.
๐งช Dosing for Cocktails
Start small: 1โ5 drops per cocktail.
Use an eyedropper for precision.
Combine tinctures (like lavender + orange) for more complex flavors.
๐ง Storage
Store in amber or clear glass dropper bottles, tightly sealed.
Keep in a cool, dark place.
Shelf life: 1+ year due to high alcohol content.
Want a specific flavor or mood (e.g., smoky, herbal, floral, spicy)? I can give you custom tincture recipes for those too.
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