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Whiskey Vanilla

Ann Marie Craig • Sep 29, 2018

Like the vanilla extract available commercially, but much, much better.

How to make Whiskey Vanilla:

Ingredients:

1 vanilla bean for every half-liter of whiskey (or other alcohol, such as vodka)

I like to make this in a canning jar, then decant to a pretty bottle when ready. You can make it right in the whiskey bottle if you'd like.

Split the vanilla bean(s) lengthwise and scrape out the seeds. Place the bean(s) into the whiskey, replace the cover, and shake vigorously. Allow the bottle to sit on the counter - more to remind you to give it a good shake every day than anything else - and shake it daily for about three weeks. Decant to a pretty bottle. The vanilla makes a wonderful gift, and is used as you would use commercial vanilla extract in baking and cooking.

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