How to Use Tinctures: Recipes to Try this Season

Echinacea Immune-Boosting Juice Blend

Don’t let the sniffles take you away from fun, friends, and family! This juice blend harnesses the nutritional power of carrots, apples, oranges, and beets, delivering a rich dose of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, while ginger introduces a slight spicy kick and may offer digestive and soothing benefits. The addition of Echinacea Tincture helps bolster the immune system, making this drink a nourishing choice for overall wellness. 

Ingredients: 

1/2 cup carrot juice

1/2 cup apple juice 

1/4 cup orange juice 

1 tbsp beet juice 

1 tsp lemon juice 

1 tsp ground ginger

2 dropperfuls Echinacea Tincture 

Instructions: In a large pitcher or jug, combine the carrot juice, apple juice, orange juice, beet juice, lemon juice, ginger, and Echinacea Tincture. Mix well. Garnish with orange and lemon slices if desired.

Elderberry VitalCider Boost

This comforting mulled cider blends spices known for their antioxidant properties, with vitamin C-rich orange slices! The addition of Elderberry Tincture boosts potential immune-supporting benefits and cranberries add a tart twist and extra antioxidants. 

Ingredients: 

2 cups of apple cider 

1 orange, thinly sliced 

4-6 whole cloves 

2 cinnamon sticks 

1 whole star anise 

1/4 teaspoon of ground nutmeg 

1/4 cup of cranberries 

1 tsp maple syrup 

2 dropperfuls of Elderberry Tincture

Instructions: In a large pot, combine the apple cider, orange slices, cloves, cinnamon sticks, star anise, ground nutmeg, maple syrup, and cranberries. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally. Allow it to simmer for 20-30 minutes to infuse the cider with the spices, taking care to maintain the simmer, reducing heat to low if necessary. Remove pot from heat and using a fine mesh strainer, strain the cider to remove the whole spices and fruit slices. Allow to cool to a drinkable temperature and stir in the Elderberry Tincture. Pour the warm mulled cider into mugs and garnish with an additional cinnamon stick or an orange slice if desired.

Alternative: Substitute cranberries for 1 tsp 100% Cranberry juice if berries are not available.

Lemon Balm Feelin' Good Eggnog

Love a good eggnog during the holidays? Give this traditional drink a boost with the emotionally balancing qualities of Lemon Balm Tincture and put your feet up and relax!

Ingredients: 

2 cups whole milk 

1/4 cup granulated sugar 

1/8 tsp ground nutmeg 

1/8 tsp ground cinnamon 

3 large egg yolks 

1/2 cup heavy cream 

1/2 tsp vanilla extract 

4 dropperfuls Lemon Balm Tincture 

Cinnamon sticks for garnish (optional) 

Instructions: In a large saucepan, combine milk, half of the sugar, nutmeg, and cinnamon. Warm over medium heat until it is steaming but not boiling. In a separate bowl, whisk together egg yolks and the remaining sugar until creamy and well-combined. Gradually add about a cup of the hot milk mixture to the egg yolks, whisking constantly to temper the eggs. This prevents them from cooking upon direct contact with the hot milk. Pour the tempered egg yolk mixture back into the saucepan with the rest of the hot milk. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens slightly (it should be able to coat the back of a spoon). Remove from heat and strain the mixture through a fine sieve into a bowl to remove any potential lumps. Stir in the heavy cream and vanilla extract. Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature. Once cooled, pour into two mugs and add two dropperfuls of Lemon Balm Tincture into both. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight, before serving. Serve chilled, garnished with a cinnamon stick if desired.

Turmeric Golden Milk Latte 

Getting cozy on a chilly evening and helping soothe aches and pains? Yes, please! Golden milk is a traditional Indian drink known for its anti-inflammatory and soothing properties. The addition of black pepper helps boost the therapeutic properties of Turmeric Tincture, since black pepper’s compound piperine enhances the benefits of Turmeric’s compound curcumin, helping the body to absorb and utilize it effectively. So go ahead and relax from head to toe!

Ingredients:

2 cups milk 

1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 

1/4 tsp ground ginger 

1/4 tsp vanilla extract

2 tbsp maple syrup 

1 tsp ghee

1 pinch of cardamom

1 pinch of black pepper 

2 dropperfuls Turmeric Tincture

Instructions:

In a saucepan, combine milk, cinnamon, ginger, and black pepper. Warm the mixture over medium heat until it's heated through, but not boiling, and remove from heat. Add ghee and whisk until fully combined. Add the turmeric tincture and stir well, then sweeten with maple syrup.

Pour into a mug and sprinkle a little extra cinnamon on top if desired.

Alternative: For a vegan recipe, use a plant-based milk (soy, almond, oat, etc.), and replace ghee with cold-pressed coconut oil.

Ashwagandha Nighttime Relaxer

Holidays are stressful! Take some time for yourself with a recipe that incorporates multiple ingredients with their own potential relaxing and sleep-promoting properties. Chamomile, lavender syrup, and Ashwagandha each support relaxation, while pomegranate, honey, and cocoa powder provide antioxidants that help boost overall well-being.

Ingredients: 

1 cup of warm chamomile tea 

1/2 tsp Lavender syrup 

1 tsp of honey 

1 tbsp pomegranate juice 

2 dropperfuls of Ashwagandha tincture

1 pinch of cocoa powder

Instructions: Brew a cup of chamomile tea using a tea bag or loose leaves. Once tea is prepared, stir in lavender syrup, honey, tincture, and pomegranate juice. Sprinkle cocoa powder on top and give it a gentle stir. 

Alternative: Replace honey with agave nectar for a vegan recipe. 

Asian Ginseng Pre-Workout Smoothie 

Tis’ the season for parties, and we know you want to look and feel great from the inside out! This smoothie not only provides a good dose of protein and essential nutrients but also the potential energizing benefits of Ginseng Tincture. It's perfect for fueling your body before hitting the gym, going for a run, or simply boosting your energy levels.

Ingredients: 

1 cup milk 

1/2 frozen banana 

1 tbsp nut butter 

1 serving protein powder

1/2 cup frozen mixed berries

1 tbsp chia seeds 

1-2 tsp honey or agave nectar

2 dropperfuls Asian Ginseng Tincture 

Ice cubes 

Instructions: In a blender, combine the milk, banana, nut butter, protein powder, mixed berries, chia seeds, and honey. Blend until smooth. Add the Asian Ginseng Tincture and blend again for a few seconds to ensure it's well mixed. If desired, add ice cubes and blend again until the smoothie reaches your preferred consistency.

Alternative: For a vegan recipe, choose plant-based milk (soy, almond, oat), protein powder (pea, hemp, rice), and replace the honey with agave nectar. Any nut butter works for this recipe (peanut, cashew, almond, etc.). 

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