Vanilla Liqueur Recipe
A homemade vanilla liqueur, infused with a real vanilla bean, offers a lusciously sweet and easy-to-prepare spirit.
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Instructions
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Start boiling water in a medium saucepan.
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Add sugar to the boiling water, stirring until it dissolves and the syrup is clear.
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Split the vanilla bean lengthwise, then add it to the syrup, cover, and simmer on low for 5 minutes.
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Remove from heat and let the syrup steep for 8 hours, then remove the vanilla bean.
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Combine vodka and brandy in a 1-quart jar, then add 1/2 cup of the vanilla syrup.
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Shake vigorously for 30 seconds, then taste and add more syrup as desired.
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Bottle the prepared vanilla liqueur.
Nutritional Info (per serving)
Calories:
109 kcal
Carbohydrate:
16 g
Cholesterol:
0 mg
Fiber:
0 g
Protein:
0 g
Saturated Fat:
0 g
Sodium:
1 mg
Sugar:
16 g
Fat:
0 g
Unsaturated Fat:
0 g