How to Make a Hawthorne Tincture
Things You'll Need
- Fresh hawthorne
- 100-proof vodka
- Glass jar
- Airtight lid
- Labels
- Marker
- Bottle
Instructions
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Pick fresh hawthorne and clean it thoroughly. Remove any damaged parts.
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Chop the roots, leaves and stems into very small pieces. You don't need to chop the flowers.
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Put the flowers and chopped roots, leaves and stems in a clean glass jar.
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Fill the jar with 100-proof vodka and seal with an airtight lid. Make sure the lid is tightly closed, as air will spoil the mixture.
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Label the jar, including the date and the ingredients.
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Put the jar in a dark spot for six to eight weeks. Shake it gently from time to time.
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Strain out the flowers, roots, leaves and stems and pour the tincture into a clean, dry bottle.
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Label the new bottle with the tincture name, the date it was made and the ingredients you used.
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