Reviewed: Jan. 31, 2012

What a great recipe. The only reason I gave it 4 stars is because I feel it takes 4-5 bean for a whole bottle of vodka. I purchased my beans on ebay in bulk and used tahitian and madagascar beans to make to different extracts. So fun to make on your own. I've been making my own extract for 3 yrs now and it's way less expensive than store bought. Next time I'm going to try it in bourbon.

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
1 user found this review helpful

Reviewer:

KJ0309

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Simi Valley, California, USA

Reviewed: Dec. 30, 2011

wonderful idea. Don't know why I hadn't thought of it before. I guess you can also use this in any martini that calls for Vanilla Vodka too. Multinational; even better!

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
1 user found this review helpful

Reviewer:

Carol

Home Town: Abilene, Texas, USA

Living In: Merkel, Texas, USA

Reviewed: Aug. 24, 2011

I bought Grade B Madagascar vanilla beans online from a Frenchman on Ebay in summer 2010. Grade B are the vanilla beans used for extract. My friend who is Euro-trained in food service says that the resulting vanilla is the best--ever!

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
2 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

vwlinney

Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)

Reviewed: Jul. 2, 2011

I used a 750 ml bottle of smirnoff with ten madagascar vanilla beans, split them and let them soak for 6 months=homemade vanilla extract.

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
3 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

geepa

Cooking Level: Expert

Living In: Cleveland, Ohio, USA

Reviewed: Nov. 24, 2010

I used a pint of Smirnoff vodka and about 6 split vanilla beans. Been shaking weekly for about 5 months. Has a strong acrid alcohol smell and tastes bitter. Not sure what I did wrong.

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
0 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

CynD01

Reviewed: Oct. 20, 2010

EXCELLENT, QUALITY and INexpensive! I bought the cheap bottle of vodka ($6) and got 30 Madagascar vanilla beans on eBay for $10. THIS IS THE BEST VANILLA. EVER! You will not be disappointed. I'm bottling it, adding a recipe and giving it as gifts for the holidays!

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
4 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

Erin Tagle

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Dallas, Texas, USA

Living In: Corpus Christi, Texas, USA

Reviewed: Jun. 16, 2010

I started my home-made vanilla a year and a half ago in a bottle of vodka. It has since turned into 2 bottles under my kitchen sink. I love the little vanilla bean seeds in it when you make icing and whipped cream. Oh i also used about 25 beans sliced open. I got them from Ebay for a great price!

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
4 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

CHRISTINIMARTINI

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Canada

Reviewed: Feb. 13, 2010

I used more vanilla beans than called for and made this in rum instead of vodka and it's amazing.

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
3 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

Haydee

Reviewed: Jan. 8, 2010

I made this and I gave little jars out to my baking family members for christmas. I love it! No more buying expensive vanilla!

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
2 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

Mariela Does Cakes

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Dec. 2, 2009

The longer the beans steep, the better the vanilla will be. Two beans doesn't get much done, even in several weeks. I now use 5 beans (6" bourbon beans) for 2 cups of vodka, and let it steep for a full year (shaking it once a week), which seems kind of extreme, but is well worth the wait, since it gives a lot more body and flavor.

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
7 users found this review helpful