Traditional Vanilla Recipe
(Makes 8-ounces)

1/2-pint Vodka
4 Vanilla beans
Seal tight bottle or container
Decorative bottle

• Using a sharp kitchen knife, cut a lengthwise slit down the middle of each vanilla bean.
• Cut vanilla beans into 1/2-3/4 inch pieces.
• Pour vodka into your container.
• Add vanilla beans to container and shake.
• Wait and shake. It will take 30-days for the vanilla extract to mature. Once each day, vigorously shake the container for 30-seconds.
• Once the 30-day cycle has finished, strain the liquid through a colander or coffee filter and place in decorative bottle.

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