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Quote: Yeah well don't feel bad. I pick my vodka up after church...........

Here's my pretty finished product! Each bottle holds about a quart, I have already used some and it is WONDERFUL!!! How ya like my pretty yardsale bottles? I found those both at the same sale and only gave ONE dollar! couldn't believe it, and just when I needed them!! Sweet! ETA: Gin to the...

Quote: Quietly...ya don't wanna get caught until AFTER the fact

Quote: Store them in an airtight container. They are supposed to have pretty high moisture content, so those sound like good ones.

Quote: Heck NO woman! Are ya crazy?! Only a select few lovely ladies will be getting any of my baking goodies My mom is the first, she loves to bake and always shares A couple more and the rest is MINE... ALL MINE!

Well folks it turned out just fine and super dark. I did wind up grtting some vodka and doing another batch just in case, but now I have 2 bottles and will be gifting some of it in goody baskets for Christmas!

Quote: I have made homemade vanilla from beans lots of times. Never thought of using gin. I usually use vodka or rum, rum being my fav. I got 150 proof last time. WOW! I usually let mine age approx 6 mos, though. Cindiloohoo, how many vanilla beans did you use to how much gin? I give...

Quote: Thanks for the link! I'm going to check out those jars

Quote: YAY!! Mine smells SOOOO good. I have to sniff every time I shake it now

Quote: I got the McCorrmick Madagascar vanilla beans from Wal-Mart. 2 beans were $8!!! BUT...I can make all the vanilla I need for WAYYYY cheaper than store bought little 2 oz for $4 of vanilla. It is pretty pricey to start out, but I believe it will be well worth it

Quote: How do you make it vanilla extact? yes. do tell! Simple. Buy some good quality vanilla beans, a bottle of whichever liquor you decide to use. For a pint use about 4 beans, split them down the center with a sharp knife, put them in the alcohol, and let them soak for 6 weeks. The...

I did it It smells WONDERFUL already! It's already turning a nice color of amber and smells delicious...I dunno if I can wait long enough before trying it out I'll update in about 6 weeks to give it a bit of time to age to let you all know how it does. ETA: Last night it smelled baked...

I have a bottle of Beefeater Gin, that I got at a yardsale I don't drink, but I liked the collection of old liquor bottles and have been using it as kitchen decor until I figured I could make homemade vanilla with some of it. Has anyone done this? I know you are supposed to use vodka or rum to...