Peppermint Tincture Recipe

peppermint tincture recipe

Peppermint Tincture Recipe

Lavender is popular for soothing the stomach and digestive system, especially gas and bloating.  A topical application may aid sore joints and muscles.

Jump to a section:  Equipment & Ingredients  |  Recipe Steps  |  Storing Finished Peppermint Tincture

Equipment & Ingredients

  • One (1) – 16 oz or larger glass “mason-style” jar with a new lid
  • 1/2 oz fresh peppermint leaves.  Source fresh peppermint from your local farmer’s market or neighborhood garden. Consider growing your own.
  • 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 fresh peppermint leaves with ethanol and filtered water.
  3. Agitate:  Stir or shake briefly to ensure total coverage of alcohol throughout leaves.  Shake tincture every couple days while waiting.
  4. Wait:  Set jar of tincture aside in a cool dark cabinet for up to 2 weeks.
  5. Strain:  Using a fine mesh strainer, separate leaves from liquid. Keep liquid, discard leaves.
  6. Done:  This peppermint tincture is finished.

Storing Finished Peppermint Tincture

  • Vessel:  Store peppermint tincture in an amber bottle with tight fitting lid.
  • Storage Location:  Cool and dark like a cupboard or refrigerator door.
  • Approximate Shelf Life:  Use within 3 months for maximum aroma.