How to Make Vanilla Extract Let's talk beans first.... What's your flavor???? Not sure let me help you! Do you prefer bold and smokey? If so, try Ugandan vanilla beans. Traditional, rich and creamy? Use Madagascar Vanilla Beans ! Floral aroma with a unique cherry-chocolate flavor? Venture to the Tahitian vanilla beans . You can even blend various varieties together! The floral, fruity, cherry like notes of the Tahitian variety blend wonderfully with the nutty-chocolate character of the Bourbon varieties. Ingredients: 8 oz. Glass Bottle or Jar 7 Vanilla Beans 1 cup Vodka 70 Proof/35% Alcohol (or you can also use Bourbon, Rum or Brandy; any brand/quality) I perfer Tito's Step 1: SLICE Slice each bean once long-ways and place in bottle. (If it helps to cut them into smaller. Think tootsie roll-sized pieces. They will have to fit in the bottle). Step 2: POUR Pour one cup of vod...