General Tinctures Recipe

Directions

⚖️ 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

🌿 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

→ Steep 5–7 days. Use 1–2 drops in a cocktail.

2.

Ginger Spice Tincture

20g fresh ginger (sliced or grated)

100ml 150-proof alcohol

→ Steep 3–5 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

→ Steep 4–5 days. Add rich, earthy flavor to dark spirit cocktails.

4.

Lavender Floral Tincture

5g dried lavender buds

100ml alcohol

→ Steep 2–3 days max (lavender gets bitter if overdone). Use 1 drop in gin-based drinks.

5.

Chili Pepper Tincture (Spicy!)

1–2 dried Thai chilis or 2g chili flakes

100ml alcohol

→ Steep 1–2 days only. Taste daily — it gets hot quickly. Use sparingly in margaritas or bloody marys.

6.

Vanilla Bean Tincture

1 whole vanilla bean, split

100ml alcohol

→ Steep 7–10 days. Adds warmth to bourbon or espresso martinis.

🧪 Dosing for Cocktails

Start small: 1–5 drops per cocktail.

Use an eyedropper for precision.

Combine tinctures (like lavender + orange) for more complex flavors.

🧊 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.