Kimball: I am at the liquor store. What kind of Vodka do you want?
Shay: Uh, regular!
Kimball: There is no "regular". The wall is full of Vodka. Potato, wheat, all kinds of grains.
Shay: Uh, potato? I don't know!
That was mine and Kimball's conversation Saturday when I sent him to the state liquor store (Don't worry family. We have not started drinking). You see, I found a recipe to make my own vanilla extract. I had know idea real extract had alcohol in it (not your imitation stuff. Check your labels). Anyway, Kimball bought me wheat and potato vodka and I am using the wheat vodka now (I liked the bottle better). Three months from now it will be ready...
Vanilla Extract
6 Vanilla Beans (They smell soooo good!)
750 mL Vodka
-Split vanilla beans in half lengthwise.
-Pour out few ounces of vodka from the bottle to make room for the vanilla beans.
-Place split vanilla beans in the bottle with vodka and secure lid.
-Store in cool, dark place, shake occasionally, for two or more months.
-When vanilla extract is ready, it will have a deep caramel color and smell delicious.
Recipe found here:
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3 comments:
I have always wanted to do this!! Oh I can almost smell the vanilla beans! :) <3 Thanks for the share...
I can't wait to see how this turns out! Thanks for sharing the process! Thanks for linking to Wicked Awesome Wednesday!
I just this week bought some vanilla pods on ebay. I need to get some little bottles of vodka and then I can make some Christmas presents! :D
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