All the tinctures and extracts I have made

Here's a comprehensive list of all the flavor extracts I've made (not including syrups)

    My goal is to make flavorings for soda, milk, or cooking projects. I include alcohol as a solvent for other flavors, but I'm not interested in creating alcoholic or mixed drinks. 

Spirits I used as the base:

• NGS-neutral grain spirit- made from grain,190+ proof (95+% abv)
• Bourbon- made from mostly corn with other grains, barrel-aged (new, charred oak), always made in the USA, 80+ proof, 40+% has its own flavor
• Rye Whiskey- made from mostly rye with other grains, barrel-aged (new, charred oak), always made in the USA, 80+ proof, 40+% has its own flavor
• Canadian Whiskey- made from grain in Canada, barrel-aged, can have up to 9.09% other stuff added
• Irish Whiskey- made from grain in Ireland, barrel-aged, can have caramel color, has its own flavor
• Brandy- made from fruit, can be barrel-aged, has its own flavor
• Vodka- commonly made from grain and/or potatoes, 80+ proof, neutral flavor,
• Tequila- made from blue agave in certain parts of Mexico, has its own flavor, 80+ proof, can be barrel-aged
• Rum- made from sugarcane juice or molasses, has its own flavor, 80+ proof, can be barrel-aged

Jar Sizes

8oz, 2oz, 1/8th oz

Labeling

Labeling jars is important so that I don't forget what is in them or when I started it. I label the flavor, start date, the type of base spirit (including brand for bourbon since each can have different recipes and flavors), and on some extracts I also add a date when I strain it.

    

Extracts

Chile tepin, fresh

vodka, added to lemonade- stir well!

Cider spices, powdered (cinnamon, clove)

Bourbon, added to apple cider and juice concentrate for soda, spent spices usable in banana bread and pancakes/waffles

Eggnog, powdered spices (cinnamon, nutmeg) + pre-made vanilla extract

room temp with NGS, vodka rum, bourbon, Irish whiskey, Canadian whiskey, brandy; bourbon preferred, used in mug cake and milk, spent spices usable in banana bread and pancakes/waffles

Grapefruit, peel, fresh

NGS, used in sparkling water

Lavender, fresh

NGS, used in sparkling water, lemonade

Lemon, peel, fresh

Tried room temp with vodka, tequila, NGS was stronger. Used in sparkling water, mug cake

Lemon balm, fresh

NGS, vodka. Used in sparkling water

Lemongrass, fresh

NGS, used in sparkling water

Lime, peel, fresh

NGS, used in sparkling water, cranberry sauce

Mint, fresh

tried vodka with heating, and room temp with NGS. NGS was faster and provided better color/flavor used in mug cake and milk

Orange, peel, fresh

tried room temp vodka, NGS was stronger and looked better. Used in sparkling water, mug cake, cranberry sauce 

Orange balm, fresh

Vodka. Used in sparkling water

Purple Nutgrass- fresh root in NGS 

Very strong cedar/tea tree smell. I hate it.

Rootbeer Tea- NGS, rum, bourbon preferred. 

Licorice flavor if left too long. Add to simple syrup with molasses for soda

Rose Petal, fresh

Not strong enough, didn't have enough rose petals.

Rosemary, dried

Vodka. Plan to use in soda or bread, haven't tasted yet.

Vanilla (Madagascar beans cut to fit in jar)

bourbon, rum, decent after a few months