Have you ever thought that you could easily make a magic mushroom cocktail and mask the earthy, sometimes unpleasant taste of raw mushrooms? These innovative drinks go beyond the ordinary, offering a unique taste adventure that challenges the palate and delights the senses. Let’s take a look at how you can become a mystical bartender.
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Ethanol Extraction
While you can simply put ground mushroom powder into a cocktail, this approach will lead to a weird texture and earthy taste that can sometimes be overpowering and completely change the taste of the drink. Therefore, learning how to extract psilocybin from magic mushrooms may come in handy.
The extraction process using ethanol is both simple and efficient. Ethanol evaporates quickly, which greatly reduces the volume of the final liquid extract while preserving the potency. For those seeking a psychedelic experience, just a few drops of this extract can produce intensive effects. Additionally, the extract’s long shelf life is a major advantage, as it can remain potent for up to a year with proper storage.
Ingredients
- 3.5 Oz of 95% Ethanol
- 10 grams of Dried Magic Mushrooms
- Glass Jar
- Coffee Filter
Extraction Process
Grind Magic Mushrooms
Start by grinding the dried magic mushrooms into a fine powder. This increases the surface area for extraction.
Combine with Ethanol
Place the powdered mushrooms into a glass jar and add the 3.5 ounces of ethanol. Ensure all the powder is submerged.
Seal and Swirl
Close the jar tightly and give it a good swirl to mix the contents thoroughly. Allow the mixture to sit overnight to enable the extraction process.
Shake and Filter
The next day, shake the jar vigorously to ensure maximum extraction. Then, pour the mixture through a coffee filter to separate the liquid from the solid material.
Extract the Liquid
Gently squeeze the coffee filter to ensure you get as much liquid out as possible.
Evaporate the Liquid
Pour the filtered liquid into a clean, shallow baking dish or plate, allowing it to evaporate until it reduces to about 0.5-0.6 ounces. Be cautious not to over-evaporate, as this could reduce the potency. If the liquid reduces too much, add a bit more ethanol to maintain the 0.5-ounce volume.
Bottle the Extract
Transfer the concentrated extract into a small dropper bottle. Each full dropper is roughly equivalent to a dose of 0.5 grams of dried shrooms.
Store Properly
For prolonged shelf life, store the dropper bottle in the freezer. This helps preserve the extract’s potency.
Shroomy Old Fashioned
Ingredients:
- 2 oz Bourbon or Rye Whiskey
- 1 sugar cube (or 1/2 tsp simple syrup)
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
- 2 droppers of ethanol mushroom extract
- Orange peel for garnish
- Ice cubes
Instructions:
Muddle Sugar and Bitters:
In a mixing glass, place the sugar cube and douse it with Angostura bitters.
Muddle until the sugar is dissolved (if using simple syrup, skip the muddling step).
Add Whiskey:
Add the whiskey to the glass, along with two droppers of ethanol mushroom extract.
Stir:
Add a few ice cubes and stir well for about 20-30 seconds until chilled.
Strain:
Pour the mixture through a strainer onto a large ice cube in an Old Fashioned glass.
Garnish:
To release the oils in the drink, twist an orange peel over it and then drop it into the glass as a garnish.
Trippy Mojito
Ingredients:
- 2 oz White Rum
- 1 oz Fresh lime juice
- 1 oz Simple syrup
- 6-8 Fresh mint leaves
- 2 droppers of ethanol mushroom extract
- Soda water
- Lime wheel and mint sprig for garnish
- Crushed ice
Instructions:
Muddle Mint:
In a tall glass, gently muddle the mint leaves with simple syrup and lime juice to release the mint’s aroma.
Add Rum:
Pour in the white rum and add two droppers of ethanol mushroom extract.
Mix:
Fill the glass with crushed ice and stir well to combine the flavours.
Top with Soda:
Top off the drink with soda water, giving it a light stir.
Garnish:
Add piece of lime and a mint leaves as garnish.
Magic Margarita
Ingredients:
- 2 oz Tequila Blanco
- 1 oz Cointreau or Triple Sec
- 1 oz Fresh lime juice
- 1/2 oz Agave nectar (or simple syrup)
- 2 droppers of ethanol mushroom extract
- Salt for rimming (optional)
- Lime wedge for garnish
- Ice cubes
Instructions:
Rim the Glass:
To rim a margarita glass, run a lime wedge around the outside and dip it into the salt.
Shake Ingredients:
In a cocktail shaker, combine tequila, Cointreau, lime juice, agave nectar, and two droppers of ethanol mushroom extract.
Add Ice:
Place the ice cubes in the shaker and give it a good shake for 15 to 20 seconds.
Strain:
Pour the mixture through a strainer into an ice-filled margarita glass.
Garnish:
Add a wedge of lime as a garnish to the glass’s rim.
Psychedelic Espresso Martini
Ingredients:
- 2 oz Vodka
- 1 oz Freshly brewed espresso
- 1 oz Coffee liqueur (such as Kahlúa)
- 2 droppers of ethanol mushroom extract
- Coffee beans for garnish
- Ice cubes
Instructions:
Shake Ingredients:
In a cocktail shaker, combine vodka, espresso, coffee liqueur, and two droppers of ethanol mushroom extract.
Add Ice:
Add ice cubes and shake vigorously until well-chilled and frothy, about 15-20 seconds.
Strain:
Strain the mixture into a chilled martini glass.
Garnish:
As a garnish, sprinkle some coffee beans on top.
Psychonauts French 75
Ingredients:
- 1 oz Gin
- 1/2 oz Fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 oz Simple syrup
- 2 droppers of ethanol mushroom extract
- 3 oz Champagne or sparkling wine
- Lemon twist for garnish
- Ice cubes
Instructions:
Shake Ingredients:
In a cocktail shaker, combine gin, lemon juice, simple syrup, and two droppers of ethanol mushroom extract.
Add Ice:
Add ice cubes and shake well for about 15-20 seconds.
Strain:
Strain the mixture into a champagne flute.
Top with Bubbles:
Top off the drink with chilled Champagne or sparkling wine.
Garnish:
Garnish with a lemon twist.