Going to try to make a batch of home made vanilla extract to give as gifts for Christmas.I've read a lot of how-to's on the internet and there's a lot of conflicting info. One says clear bottles, another says colored bottles, also wide variations in the ratio of vanilla beans to vodka.Has anyone actually done this?

I've done the vanilla beans, vodka and coffee in bottles for Christmas gifts. We just used old wine bottles. For your purpose, I bet World Market would have some great, small bottles with sealable caps.

I have done it as well, although just for personal use, not gifts. I found it does take quite awhile, so start soon! Also, I used a clear bottle, but did keep it in a cool, dark place while it "did its thing". Good luck!

Have access to dark bottles? It'll make the extract last longer w/ no concerns about sun degradation. I've actually never made vanilla extract so can't say more:).

Super_Dave wrote:I've done the vanilla beans, vodka and coffee in bottles for Christmas gifts. We just used old wine bottles. For your purpose, I bet World Market would have some great, small bottles with sealable caps.***************Pier 1 has awesome bottles too! ..

My vanilla beans were delivered today. I'm getting a late start, so my ppl might have to let it age a bit before using, but I still think it's a cool idea for gifts. I also saw that someone used cherry vodka to make a cherry/vanilla extract. I'm going to give that a try, too.

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raindove
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Oct 27, 2014
My vanilla beans were delivered today. I'm getting a late start, so my ppl might have to let it age a bit before using, but I still think it's a cool idea for gifts. I also saw that someone used cherry vodka to make a cherry/vanilla extract. I'm going to give that a try, too.
The_Dung_Beetle
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Oct 27, 2014
Super_Dave wrote:
I've done the vanilla beans, vodka and coffee in bottles for Christmas gifts. We just used old wine bottles. For your purpose, I bet World Market would have some great, small bottles with sealable caps.

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Pier 1 has awesome bottles too!
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NYCgrrl
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Oct 27, 2014
Have access to dark bottles? It'll make the extract last longer w/ no concerns about sun degradation.
I've actually never made vanilla extract so can't say more:).
HowMuchLonger
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Oct 27, 2014
I have done it as well, although just for personal use, not gifts. I found it does take quite awhile, so start soon! Also, I used a clear bottle, but did keep it in a cool, dark place while it "did its thing". Good luck!
Super_Dave
Explorer
Oct 27, 2014
I've done the vanilla beans, vodka and coffee in bottles for Christmas gifts. We just used old wine bottles. For your purpose, I bet World Market would have some great, small bottles with sealable caps.

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