Florida Water
- Aug 18, 2022
- 2 min read
Updated: Mar 25
Florida Water has many uses. It can be used to cleanse yourself, your home, your tools, and your crystals. It can be added to bathwater, used to anoint candles, and as a spell ingredient. If you don’t want to buy it, here is a recipe!
You will need:
-clean glass jar
-6 cups vodka
-1/2 cups dried sweetgrass
-1/2 cup dried lavender
-1/2 cup dried sage
-1/2 cup dried cedar
20-30 drops orange essential oil
Cleanse your jar.
Pour the vodka along with the herbs in the jar and store it at room temperature.
Allow the herbs to infuse for 14 days.
You can place the jar outside/in a window to infuse with either a full or new moon.
Use a paper towel or cheesecloth to strain out the liquid from the herbs into a clean glass container.
Cover the lid tightly and store it until needed.
Once ready you can use to cleanse your altar, tools, and body.
Alternative ways:
Make your own Florida Water Brew!
Choose at least two items from each group. While selecting the materials to use, allow your intentions to guide you.
Aromatic greens: 4 parts fresh Mint 4 parts fresh Basil 4 parts fresh Rosemary
Florals: 3 parts Rose Petals (fresh) 3 parts Jasmine (dried or fresh) 3 parts Lavender (dried)
Citrus: 2 parts Lemon Peel 2 parts Orange Peel 2 parts Lime Peel
Spice: 1-part Allspice Berries 1-part Cinnamon Sticks 1-part Cloves
You can use vodka to steep the herbs and flowers: Put 16oz (2 Cups) Vodka on low heat. Add the dry ingredients and allow them to simmer for 5-10 minutes. Add the remaining ingredients. Simmer on low for an additional 40 minutes.
Make it with Essential Oils!
You’ll need:
16 oz of Vodka
3-5 tablespoons of Rosewater
10 drops each of Lemon and Orange essential oils
8 drops of Lavender essential oil
5 drops each of Bergamot, Cinnamon and Clove essential oils
Fresh rose petals & Rosemary (optional)
Add any of these crystals for an extra powerful boost:
Amethyst, Smokey Quartz, Rose Quartz, Clear Quartz, Black Obsidian
Florida Water Diffuser Blend
This is said to help aid in headaches. Let the purifying scent of Florida Water fill your home with this sweet, warm, and uplifting diffuser blend. Do not add vodka to your diffuser!
4 drops Orange
3 drops Lemon
2 drops Cinnamon
1 drop each of Lavender, Rosemary and Bergamot
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