Lilac Tincture Update
I have to say I’m disappointed with my lilac tincture. The alcohol is brown and it smells like, (should I say this?), rotting compost. The lilacs in my yard only last a week before they start dying so I was only able to change the flowers a few times.
Have you ever had a tincturing failure? Do you think I should throw in the towel or should I strain out the flowers and give it a try?
Yours in Gratitude,
Angela
Michelle says
May 20, 2015 at 4:10 amOh now how discouraging. Sure I’d try it out you have nothing to lose. Do you know what I do with a Vanilla tincture? I bought it by mistake and am wondering if I can soap with it or use it in any of my skincare products.
Angela Carillo says
May 20, 2015 at 11:52 pmHow about using the vanilla tincture as a base for a perfume Michelle? If it’s made with alcohol I don’t think using in any skin care products is a good idea.
Cindy Jones says
May 20, 2015 at 2:39 pmToo bad, I was pulling for you. I love the smell of lilacs. Why is it so elusive???
Angela Carillo says
May 20, 2015 at 11:53 pmI know Cindy! I love the scent of lilacs, and they are only in bloom such a short time.
Rebecca says
May 20, 2015 at 9:37 pmAlways use dried flowers for tinctures or you will get this “rot”. Pick you flowers, dry them and then make the tincture.
Angela Carillo says
May 20, 2015 at 11:54 pmI’ll try that next year Rebecca, thanks for the tip.
Alice from Wonderland Organics says
May 21, 2015 at 6:19 amSo sad to hear this! Hopefully the lilacs will be able to work out at some point next year 🙂 I agree with Rebecca about the dried flowers!
Angela Carillo says
May 21, 2015 at 9:50 amI think you and Rebecca are tight about the dried material Alice. I’ve made tinctures from freeze dried fruit with success. I wish there was a way to keep the aroma of lilacs around all year.
Roslyne says
May 21, 2015 at 2:56 pmAngela, I applaud you for even trying this. I don’t have an answer to your question, But if I know you, you’ll figure it out and find a way to make it successful!
Angela Carillo says
May 21, 2015 at 9:42 pmThanks Roslyne! You have such faith in me 🙂
Trisha says
May 21, 2015 at 3:59 pmI was sure hoping it would work. That’s my favorite scent. Thanks for your experiment. We learned something! I didn’t realize you should use dried flowers. I have had dried chapparal soaking in Olive oil for weeks. And it hasn’t rotted. Maybe I better go check it again. Haha!
Angela Carillo says
May 21, 2015 at 9:44 pmI’ve never heard of chaparral Trisha. What does it smell like?