INGREDIENTS
1 ounce Cannabis
1 pint 95% Ethanol (190 Proof)
INSTRUCTIONS
You will need 1 ounce of cannabis for every pint of ethanol. Some good
spirits to use would be Everclear, 151 Rum, or White Lightning due to
the high proof. You want an alcohol with 95% ethanol, or a 190-proof
alcohol to obtain the best results. The night before you make this,
leave your bud in the freezer, completely drying it out. It’s also a
good idea to put the ethanol in the freezer as well. Once your bud has
been in the freezer, grind it up to almost a powder and mix together
with ethanol in a glass quart-mixing jar. Close the jar and shake for 5
minutes, then return to freezer. Continue to agitate the mixture every
few hours with refreezing. Continue this process anywhere from 3 days
to 9 weeks, however patient you are really. Remember, the longer the
better. When you are done with that process, pour the liquid through
cheesecloth. You can save the “ball” of cheesecloth for topical use, or
run it through a coffee filter. Make sure to squeeze any remaining
liquid out. You might want to wear gloves during this process, as the
solution might be pretty strong. The color of your final product is
dependent on what percent ethanol you used. If you used a 95% ethanol
solution, your tincture should be pale green to golden. If you used 151
rum, it should be an amber color. If your tincture is a dark green that
means excess plant material is present. This does not affect the
potency though; it just means it won’t taste very good. It’s a good
idea to add some flavor extracts, like vanilla or raspberry, to change
the taste of your tincture.
NOTES
Making a tincture via the cold method preserves the integrity of
cannabinoids. Always use the best quality cannabis for the best
results. Your cannabis should be completely dry and mold free.
