Quote Originally Posted by rsjrv99
I personally use 190 proof Everclear in a very low heat double boiler, strain, then remove cover on glass mason jar (A real, thick mason jar made for canning), increase heat on double boiler, and allow to evaporate until leftover oil is only boiling very very slightly. I also pre-bake my product first in the oven at 225F for 5-10 minutes.
Hi rsjrv99, thanks for responding

Could I please get some clarification on those steps? It seems they are as follows:


  1. Initially bake the herb in the oven at 225F for 5-10 minutes.
  2. Mix herb with Everclear, then heat the mixture in the top pot of a double boiler (alcohol @ 100-110F) for about a half hour
  3. Strain mixture into a mason jar
  4. Warm the jar in the d-boiler to evaporate the remaining alcohol (assuming there is also water in the top pot to prevent cracking the jar)


Is this correct? Also, what is your initial Everclear/herb ratio?

Thanks!