A Beginner''s Guide to Making Your Own Tinctures (+ 6 Herb ...
Jun 01, 2020· Here''s how to use different proofs when making tinctures: 80 proof vodka: Considered standard for most tinctures, 80 proof vodka should be used on fresh and dried herbs that don''t have a high moisture content (such as bay, dill, fennel, sage, and thyme). 80 proof vodka + 190 proof grain alcohol (use a 1:1 ratio): A higher alcohol content helps extract more volatile plant compounds ...