Recipe: Easy Small Batch Vanilla Extract (Make this now so that it is ready in time for holiday gifts!)

Recipe: Easy Small Batch Vanilla Extract

Ingredients

• 1 ounce of vodka (we use NEFT vodka)
• 1 vanilla bean

Directions

1. Slit the vanilla beans down the middle. You want the beans to be exposed.

2. Place the vanilla beans in an airtight container.

3. Add the vodka to the container and seal.  Shake well.

4. Let the beans soak for at least 2 months, but preferably 6+ months before using. Shake well before each use.

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We used NEFT vodka in this recipe because it is good quality vodka. NEFT has an unparalleled smooth, clean taste bourne of purity of ingredients with not additives: Crafted in the Alps of Austria for its oxygen-rich spring water, NEFT combines four different types of non-GMO ancient rye grains – Amato, Askari, Pollino and Rasant -  and requires only three distillations in a copper-pot still using carbon layer filtering.  NEFT has received multiple accolades and awards, including: a 98-point rating from The Tasting Panel magazine; named one of the Best 20 Vodka Brands of 2020 by VinePair; 94 point rating and Double Gold Medal from Best Tasting Spirits; 92 points & Gold Medal from the Beverage Tasting Institute; Consecutive Double Gold medals at the prestigious San Francisco World Spirits Competition, becoming one of only three vodkas to win that recognition; and significantly, won “Best Vodka” in 2018 also from the SFWSC. 

NEFT vodka comes in their iconic black or white barrel designs with three size options: 1L, 750ML and the “double-shot” 100ML. NEFT is available in CA, TX, NY, NJ, FL, SC, UT and WY and through online outlets including Drizly, Reserve Bar, Cask Cartel, Caskers, 1000 Corks, Saucey, Minibar and wine-searcher.com