151 proof rum infused with some herbs from the garden + witch hazel = poor man's Summer AS. For winter, I adjust the rum/WH ratio more towards WH.
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151 proof rum infused with some herbs from the garden + witch hazel = poor man's Summer AS. For winter, I adjust the rum/WH ratio more towards WH.
I'M trying it from the inside out, by ingesting large amounts of alcohol. Once that's done I'll start eating bay leaves and hibiscus flowers.
I predict I'll smell just lovely by about Easter ...
I've made a couple batches of homemade witch hazel based bay rum aftershave and loved it. If anyone is interested I can share the recipe.
I'm a convert and will not be going back to store bought aftershaves. I also love the idea mentioned in this thread about using garden herbs, I'll have to try that when things are actually growing in our garden here...:)
I make all my AS splashes myself. I wrote a small how-to on making your own home made aftershaves.
I have a lot of fun with them.
Best of luck.
Ok here's the recipe I've used which works very well (for me at least).
Bay Rum with Lime Aftershave
1/2 cup witch hazel
2 tablespoons Jamaican Rum (not dark Rum)
1/4 teaspoon whole allspice
1 cinnamon stick
zest of 1 lime
8 drops West Indian Bay essential oil
1/4 teaspoon glycerin (optional)
6 drops Vitamin E (optional)
1. Roughly crush cinnamon sticks and allspice (I use a mortar and pestle), zest lime and add into witch hazel and rum in a air tight jar
2. Put jar in a cool dark place and let sit for 2 weeks
3. After 2 weeks, strain the liquid through a fine mesh sieve into a clean container
4. Add Bay oil, glycerin and Vitamin E, mix thoroughly
5. Enjoy!
[QUOTE=MattW;909047]Ok here's the recipe I've used which works very well (for me at least).
Thank you sir