DIY Extracts
Making your own extracts is really easy and they are perfect a perfect gift for the holidays.
Ingredients
Vanilla Extract
- 3-4 vanilla beans, split beans in half, lengthwise, so that the inside content is completely exposed
- 8 oz vodka
Spearmint Extract
- 1 cup spearmint, stems removed
- 12 oz vodka
Mint Extract
- 1 cup mint, stems removed
- 12 oz vodka
Instructions
- For vanilla extract, add vanilla beans and vodka into a jar. Tightly close lid, then shake a few times. Keep in a dark, cool place. Shake every few days. Let sit for about 4 weeks before using.
- For mint and spearmint extracts, add leaves and vodka. Lightly crush leaves while in jar, to let the oils out. Seal jars and shake. Keep in a dark, cool place. Shake every few days. Let sit for about 4 weeks before using.
- When extracts are ready, pour into smaller bottles using a funnel. You can add fresh mint leaves and vanilla beans before gifting.
The nutrition information provided are only estimates based on an online nutritional calculator. This is not a comprehensive list of all the nutrients in the recipe (i.e., does not include vitamins, cholesterol, etc). I am not a certified nutritionist. Please consult a nutritionist or doctor for accurate information and any dietary restrictions and concerns you may have.
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