Florida water is a traditional offering to the dead in conjure-think hoodoo. Before use of esential oils, the mixture, made with fresh fruit peel, spice & flowers, was sprinkled into fresh water (or “holy” water), creating an anointing water. Used for blessings & purifications the blend has been changed by many through the years. Sometimes I make the water using just essential oils, but I love the old traditional recipe below.nnLightly bruise and add to a glass jar (quart jar is best) :npeels from 3 large oranges peels & 1 large lemon; a handful of coarsely chopped lemongrass; a handful of lavender buds; a handful of cloves & several fresh rosemary sprigs. Top off the jar with a combination of alcohol & rose water, making sure to cover the herbs. Sit in a sunny window for a week, then strain well. Store the resulting concentrate in an appropriate bottle and when you want to use it, just sprinkle anywhere from a few drops to a quarter of a spoonful into a full bowl of water. The smell should be evoke feelings of warm sun and spice, again being heavily influenced by the citrus and clove
