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Originally Posted by bower
...I used to call these fresh herb extracts 'tinctures' but technically, I'm told, they should be called 'elixirs', since the water content of a fresh flower, root or herb will reduce the overall alcohol to somewhat less than 40%....
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You were right the first time.
Tinctures are herbs in alcohol.
Elixirs have a syrup added to the tincture.