The first step is to fully sanitise your glass jar, lid, and amber glass dropper bottle.

If you’re using fresh herbs, fill a glass jar ¾ of the way full. If you’re using dried flowers, fill the glass jar ⅓ of the way full to leave room for the flowers to absorb the alcohol.

Submerge the plant material in alcohol.

Add a lid to the jar and shake it vigorously to ensure everything is covered in alcohol.

Set the jar in a cool, dark place for 6-8 weeks. Shake the jar 3-4 times a week to make sure everything remains covered in alcohol.

After 6-8 weeks, use cheesecloth, a fine mesh strainer, or a coffee filter to strain off the tincture.

Take care to completely remove the plant material from the liquid. If you don’t the tincture could go bad more quickly. I tend to strain off my tinctures a few times to fully remove the plant matter.

Use a funnel to pour the tincture into an amber glass bottle. I like to use the bottles that come with a dropper because it makes taking the tincture simple.

Date and label the finished tincture so you remember what it is and when you made it. Store it in a cool, dark place away from direct sunlight. That’s it – enjoy!