Extraction Rum Tincture

[Sunny747]

Hi, I am new to cooking. I have found that I really like edibles and have found nice consistent dosages with TKO Edibles here in California. I have a bunch of top shelf flower that I will never smoke since I have found that eating MJ is much nicer for me.

My Question: How much bud should I add to the bottle? I plan to make a nice rum infusion and just store it for 30 days without ever cooking it. I would like a small dosage equivalent to one or two tokes per 1/2 oz of liquid. I'll take this when I feel I may have trouble sleeping or I'll take two and go to the beach
If I have 750ml rum and 20%-24% THC top shelf indica flower how many grams should I add? (I won't hold you to this because I know it's anyone's guess).

Also, can I use an 80 proof / 40% alcohol rum? I see many sites that recommend bacardi 151 proof, but that's not quality in my opinion. If you have ever tried Flor De Cana you will know what I mean

Thx for the help.

 

[Eyes on Fire]

imo brother the Alc. content should be higher since its designed to disolve the meds kinda.A spiced rum does sound good though.But how much?i dunno cuz ive yet to make one.I will this yr thogh.I persoanlly would decarb it and use a Kief laced tincture.but thats me.best of luck buddy.

 

[molegrower]

I'm in the process of making a green dragon. From what ive researched, the lowest alcohol used should be 151 proof.. everclear is said to be the choice for this task, at 190 proof, unfortunately it's not legal for purchase in many states. the highest proof I could find is 153 proof grain alcohol.
For dosing is really a test as you go sort of thing. . Again from what I've researched, BUT, if you know the percentage of thc of the flowers (percentage to gram) you are using is simple math, at least to some, to figure out the percentage of thc, or cbds, per ml after the final strain of material, and reduction, meaning evaporation of the alcohol. Also the decarb process is to help with the pysoreactive, (sorry for spelling) properties to be "enhanced" in the final product. Using more of the sativa vs indica. If controlling pain vs getting that heady trippy feeling. Some say to freeze both alcohol and material for 24 hours prior. .I did not do that as I'm letting it sit for at least two weeks. Also I did NOT decarb my material.
Ill give you what I did..
I used 8 grams of material to 1 cup of the 153 proof alcohol. It's been sitting now for about 4 days. here are the pics of that. I'm using a Pakistani Chitral Kush, purple, with a Barneys LSD, bud and trimmings that were dried.


I poured the alcohol in and give it va couple shakes a day
Day one


Here is yesterday's pic of my "green dragon" is purple Becuase of the Pakistani Chitral Kush, seemed to be more dominated.


now after two weeks, ill strain the material out. . Let's say, as I'm not sure what the final fl ozs will be, I get 8ozs of fluid. . I will let that reduce or evaporate to 4 to 4.5 fl ozs. I did the math pretty roughly Becuase I didn't weigh each of the material individually. After the math is done. ill see if I can dig that formula up again as another grower here showed me how to figure it all out, my thc per ml is around 70 percent thc per ml. That's pretty kick ass, dosing wise. . About 1 to 2 drops from a dropper.
Sorry for such a long reply, just figuring out dosage is going to be a hit or miss thing. Running with 80 proof anything, I feel, after the research I've been doing isn't going to cut it. Even sitting for a month. And the example of what im doing may help you in deciding or help further to find the answers your looking for. Once you have the dragon made its very infusable with just about anything. . From edibles to creams to apply on your body to help relieve aches and pains, actually not having to ingest, and massage oils scented to whatever you enjoy smelling.
The key after sitting is the reduction, some use a heat source, which I will not do for saftey reasons, ill be letting evaporate "naturally", I have the time to let it sit.
I'm sure others will chime in to help, as this forum is amazing to help others out. . I hope I've shed some light on the subject as well..

 

[molegrower]

Also.. if you enjoy spiced rum.. pour a shot and bput a few drops of the tinture into it. . Just sayin

 

[Sunny747]

I like your method..Like the best bbq. "Low and slow"

Yes, I think I will use Bacardi 151 and freeze them both.

So if my buds are tested at 20% thc that means 20% thc by weight? so I gram of bud would be 200mg of thc approximately?

 

[molegrower]

I like your method..Like the best bbq. "Low and slow"

Yes, I think I will use Bacardi 151 and freeze them both.

So if my buds are tested at 20% thc that means 20% thc by weight? so I gram of bud would be 200mg of thc approximately?

It would be 20% per gram of thc. That much I remember. . I'm going to get that formula and post it up here for you., just have to ask for it. . I didn't write it down the first time. . I know, I should have . Lol

 

[StickMan]

Hey Sunny and all.
I am a Chronic Pain patient, and all I use is Edibles and Green Dragon Tincture. I have made GDT many times and it is very safe to do as long as you cook under your a stove fan.

Here is the link in case you have not seen it, or interested. I have used several different strains, and yes you must test titration rates so that you do not over do it. Green dragon...(becareful)

Peace