Clove and/or Elderberry tincture – 40% alcohol?

[SharonStudent]

So I am making some Clove and Elderberry tincture (separately).  Is 40% alcohol good enough for either of these or is the clove perhaps a bit more stubborn?  It was certainly messy enough when powdering it – seemed kind of resinous…  Advice please?  And thank you!

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Toni

[Dr. Patrick JonesHomestead Instructor]

I use vodka for both of those. You could use something stronger for the cloves if you wanted as they are a bit oily, but honestly, the vodka extract works fine whenever I use it.

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[SharonStudentTopic Author]

Welcome back!  We all missed you and your wonderful answers to our questions!!  🙂

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