It’s extremely easy and a ton of fun to make your own homemade vanilla extract.  These make a perfect gift for friends and family during the holiday season.

What you’ll need:

12, Clear, 8 oz Glass Bottles, with Lids

Madagascar Vanilla Beans

Vanilla Extract Labels for bottle

80 Proof Liquor of your choice. Vodka and Clear rum work outstanding. We also used Spiced Rum and Whiskey when making our batches.

Steps:

1. Clean and sanitize all your bottles and caps.
2. Using a sharp knife, split open your vanilla beans and place into the bottles. For 8oz bottles 3-4 beans will work wonderfully.
3. Pour your chosen liquor into the bottle and seal with lid. Label and Date bottles and allow bottles to sit for a minimum of 2-3 months.