MAGIC TINCTURE

INGREDIENTS

2-3 tablespoons Honey
1/2 ounce Cannabis
3 ounces Vodka
1 teaspoon Ginger, Grated
1 teaspoon Orange Zest

INSTRUCTIONS

In a small saucepan, heat honey over low heat. Do not let the honey foam over! Mix in the powdered Cannabis, and while stirring slowly add the Vodka so the texture stays in a liquid form, not a solid sticky mass. Continue to cook over low heat for 30 minutes. Pour into a jar and cover, let sit in the refrigerator until cool.

NOTES

Take a teaspoon every 15 minutes until you figure out a “dose” that is good for you.

CANNABIS TINCTURE (WARM METHOD)

INGREDIENTS

1 ounce Cannabis, Roughly Chopped
1 pint 95% Ethanol (190 Proof)

INSTRUCTIONS

Place the cannabis and ethanol in a large glass Mason jar. Shake at least once a day. Place the jar in a brown paper bag. Leave in a warm spot, like near the window, for 30-60 days. The mixture should turn a very dark green. Strain with a cheesecloth like in the cold method, making sure to squeeze any excess liquid. This tincture has a nasty taste, but it is very powerful. It may upset fragile stomachs. You should take the tincture orally in cranberry juice or coffee with sugar. Store your tincture in a light-blocking glass jar in a cool, dry place (like the refrigerator or freezer). You can keep the cheesecloth in the freezer as well and apply it over an area of the skin for a few minutes with gentle rubbing.

NOTES

The main difference between this method and the cold method is the preparation of materials. Light must be avoided also.

CANNABIS TINCTURE (COLD METHOD)

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.