How to use Blue Lotus
HISTORICAL USES (STATED FOR RESEARCH & SCIENTIFIC PURPOSES):
Blue Lotus Wine: Full Details Below – This concoction was then offered at their festivals, religious events & parties.
Blue Lotus Liquor: It has been stated that the aforementioned process has also been conducted using liquor of at least 40% alcohol content. Others have used grain alcohol for a quicker and/or more extensive extraction.
Blue Lotus Smoked or Vaporized: Some have smoked or vaped the dried flowers of the blue lotus for it’s calmative, sleep-inducing qualities. Some like to blend this with their other favorite smoking herbs & flowers to inspired a boosted symbiotic state.
Aromatherapy: The Blue Lotus has also been used as an aromatherapy agent and as a source of perfumes since ancient times. The aroma of this flower is quite unique after steeping in alcohol.
Blue Lotus Wine: Strictly For Research Purposes:
- Grind into a powder, then soak in a sweet white or red wine for a minimum of 48 hrs (72 hours to 1 week recommended, 2 weeks produces even better results). A sweet Riesling or Sangria works best.
- Shake vigorously at least once per 24 hr period.
- After the minimum 48 hours: The liquid should be pressed and the solids strained, the remaining liquid is your Blue Lotus ‘nectar’. You can cut it with 1 part water to 3 parts of this wine.
- This ‘straining’ can be performed up to 4 times (each time adding a bit more wine for further extraction – up to 2 x 750 ml).
- Mulling spices (Cinnamon, cloves) can be added along with honey and/or other sweeteners to balance the aromas.
- Enjoy with ICE
Measurements & Ingredients Used:
- 28 – 56 gr of Dried Blue Lotus Flowers (ground into powder)
- 1 x 750 ml/wine (or up to 2 x 750 ml bottles)
- 1 x ½ teaspoon full of Citric Acid crystals
or juice from 1 x Small Lemon - Sweeten using stevia, honey or sugar to your own liking.