Lavender Tincture Recipe

lavender tincture recipe

Lavender Tincture Recipe

Lavender is popular for its calming and soothing aromatic properties.

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Equipment & Ingredients

  • One (1) – 16 oz or larger glass “mason-style” jar with a new lid
  • 1/2 oz dried cured lavender flowers.  Source lavender flowers at BulkApothecary.com
  • 4 fl oz 190 proof Food Grade Ethanol.  Source some at CulinarySolvent.com
  • 4 fl oz filtered water

Recipe Steps

  1. Preparation:  Remove stems from flowers.
  2. Combine:  In a clean glass jar, combine 1/2 oz flowers with ethanol and filtered water.
  3. Agitate:  Stir or shake briefly to ensure total coverage of alcohol across all botanical.
  4. Wait:  Set jar of tincture aside in a cool dark cabinet for up to 2 weeks.
  5. Strain:  This step is optional, beans can be left in liquid indefinitely.
  6. Done:  This lavender tincture is finished.

Storing Finished Extract

  • Vessel:  Store in the same mason jar used for infusing.  The wide mouth opening makes it easy to dip a measuring spoon into the liquid.
  • Location:  Cool and dark like a cupboard or refrigerator door.
  • Shelf Life: Use within 1-3 years