In fact, you can easily make your own extract by steeping whole vanilla beans in an 80-proof liquor; vodka is common, but you can use bourbon or rum for extra flavor, or even smoky mezcal.

Vanilla extract is so easy, so cost-effective and so satisfying, you might decide you’ll never again shell out your hard-earned money for the pre-made stuff in a tiny vial. Instead, make extract ...

Co-owner Maura Connolly says the genesis of the flavored rum came from a Mason jar experiment. “I was playing around making vanilla extract with our rum,” she says.

If you want to stretch that vanilla bean’s flavor, use it as a starting point for making your own vanilla extract. Simply soak a few beans in a high-proof liquor, such as bourbon, vodka, or rum ...

One of our favorite vanilla-flavored recipes is freshly made, real whipped cream, which is another super-simple recipe and the perfect way to showcase your homemade vanilla extract.

Vanilla is an important ingredient, a complex ingredient, an expensive ingredient. Even if you’re not a big baker, the vanilla bean and its extract can be used to bring nuance, depth, and the ...