I have decided to try my hand at making a homemade Bay Rum Aftershave and Cologne and an documenting my process and results here.
I recently purchased 3oz of dried leaves. I was told to expect about 100 leaves, but it looks to be about three times that amount.
Today I started by soaking 60 leaves in a pint jar with just over 2 cups 190 proof Everclear.
My plan is to make a tincture with it that I can easily dilute, split into smaller batches, and add other scents and ingredients to.
I also made a smaller jar with 4oz spiced rum (the smell had notes of vanilla and cinnamon) and added two leaves to it, just to see how the scents meld.
I recently purchased 3oz of dried leaves. I was told to expect about 100 leaves, but it looks to be about three times that amount.
Today I started by soaking 60 leaves in a pint jar with just over 2 cups 190 proof Everclear.
My plan is to make a tincture with it that I can easily dilute, split into smaller batches, and add other scents and ingredients to.
I also made a smaller jar with 4oz spiced rum (the smell had notes of vanilla and cinnamon) and added two leaves to it, just to see how the scents meld.
