Simple Cannabis Tincture Freezer Recipe
Throwing the tincture in the freezer during the steep process helps to reduce leaching of chlorophyll and other toxins into the product.
Servings: 6 Servings
Equipment
- 1/2 pt or 240 ml glass Mason jar with tight-fighting lid
- Fine strainer or mesh cloth
- 1/2 pt or 240 ml dark glass jar and lid for storage
Ingredients
- 7 grams Decarboxylated cannabis or 1/4 oz
- 158 grams 151-proof alcohol or 3/4 cup
Instructions
- Add the cannabis and alcohol together in a mason jar. Secure the lid and lightly swirl for a good stir. Place in freezer (see note below).
- Freeze the jar for seven days, removing once a day to shake and mix the contents.
- Place the strainer and cheese tightly cloth over bowl or jar. Pour the tincture mixture over the strainer, using rubber spatula to get all the particles out of the jar.
- Press the spatula or spoon against the mixture to push out all the alcohol. Give the cheesecloth a good squeeze into the jar.
- Transfer to dark jar (if you haven’t already), date and store in cool place. See below note
Notes
Step 1. Freezing the mixture helps limit the chance that chlorophyll will leach into your tincture creating a purer and cleaner taste
Step 5. Dark jar helps to preserve the mixture. Keeps the light from aging and degrading the herbal contents.