Vanilla Vodka Homemade Recipes

VANILLA EXTRACT

Steps:

• Combine the vanilla beans and vodka in a jar tall enough to hold the vanilla beans. Allow the mixture to sit at room temperature for at least a month until the vodka becomes vanilla extract and the beans are soft enough to cut the end and squeeze the seeds out. Add more vanilla or beans, as needed. The extract can sit at room temperature indefinitely.

HOMEMADE VANILLA EXTRACT

Steps:

• Place the vanilla beans in the bottle of vodka and seal. Store in a cool, dark area such as a kitchen cabinet for 3 weeks, shaking the bottle every week. Three weeks is the minimum, store it 6 months for the best flavor. After using, replace with more vodka. The same beans will continue to flavor the vanilla for up to a year.

HOMEMADE VANILLA

Steps:

• Submerge vanilla beans in vodka and store in a cool, dark place for several weeks, shaking occasionally.

VANILLA VODKA

Steps:

• Split the vanilla pods lengthwise down the center to expose the seeds, keeping the ends of the beans intact.
• Place the beans with the vodka in a large jar with an airtight seal.
• Store in a dark, dry place for at least 4 weeks, shaking the jar several times each week.
• When ready, transfer the extract and the beans to a bottle.
• As you use the extract, top off with more vodka to replenish your supply. The beans will continue to impart flavor for many months.

VANILLA VODKA AND COLA

Steps:

• Fill glass with ice. Add Smirnoff Vanilla Flavored Vodka and cola. Stir well and garnish with lime.;

SIMPLE VANILLA VODKA RECIPE

Steps:

• Fill a highball glass with ice cubes.
• Add 1½ parts Absolut Vanilia.
• Add ⅓ part lime juice.
• Top up with lemon-lime soda.
• Garnish with lime.

VANILLA VODKA CREAMTINI

Steps:

• Rub the rim of four to six chilled martini glasses with a wedge of orange. Spread vanilla sugar onto a plater. Invert glasses into the sugar to coat rims. Set aside.
• In a cocktail shaker or container with tight-fitting lid, combine half of the ice cubes, half of the vanilla vodka, half of the Irish cream liqueur, and half of the Cointreau®. Cover and shake vigorously. Strain mixture into two or three of the martini glasses; discard ice cubes. Repeat with remaining ice cubes, vodka, liqueur, and Cointreau®. Strain into remaining martini glasses.
• Garnish drinks with orange slices and chocolate shavings, if you like. Makes 4 to 6 drinks.
• Vanilla Sugar: Fill a clean and sterilized 1-quart jar with 4 cups sugar. Using a sharp paring knife, slit one 4- to 6-inch vanilla bean lengthwise. Insert both halves into sugar, making sure all of the bean is covered with sugar. Secure lid and store in a cool dry place for 2 weeks before using. (Will keep indefinitely.) Makes 4 cups.