Making Vanilla With Vodka. Place the vanilla beans in the bottle of vodka and seal. These are perfect for holiday gifts and are much more potent and less expensive than store-bought vanilla extracts.
After using replace with more vodka. Most vodka is 80 proof or 40 alcohol. Cut the vanilla beans in half lengthwise and scrape out the vanilla flecks inside.
Learn how to make homemade vanilla extract with vodka or bourbon.
This makes vodka a perfect medium for vanilla extraction. Let the vanilla beans infuse the vodka for as little as 8 weeks but for optimal flavor wait at least 6-12 months before using. Place the vanilla beans in a jar you may need to cut them in half to fit so they will be submerged in alcohol. 1 3-4 ounce container of vanilla extract I recommend making a bunch at once Ingredients 3-4 ounces of decent vodka or bourbon 1 whole vanilla pod bean.