DIY Extracts

• Produce

  • 1 cup Mint
  • 1 cup Spearmint

• Baking & Spices

  • 3 Vanilla beans

• Beer, Wine & Liquor

  • 32 oz Vodka

Found on kirbiecravings.com

Ingredients

• 3-4 vanilla beans (split beans in half, lengthwise, so that the inside content is completely exposed)
• 8 oz vodka
• 1 cup spearmint (stems removed)
• 12 oz vodka
• 1 cup mint (stems removed)
• 12 oz vodka

Directions

• 1. 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. 2. 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. 3. When extracts are ready, pour into smaller bottles using a funnel. You can add fresh mint leaves and vanilla beans before gifting.