Egmont Honey Vanilla Extract

This honey vanilla makes a wonderful Christmas gift and just gets better with age. It is used like regular vanilla extract and is also delicious in cocktails! 

Serves: Makes 1 cup 

Prep Time: 10 minutes 

Cook Time:  

INGREDIENTS  

• 250ml/1 cup vodka 

• 3-4 vanilla pods, split lengthways 

• 1 tablespoon Egmont Honey 

METHOD 

1. Put the vodka into a clean bottle then add in the vanilla pods, halving if required.  
2. Add in the honey then shake the bottle so that it dissolves.  
3. Leave for 6-8 weeks in a dark place (agitating the bottle every-so-often) before using. 
4. The longer you leave it the more intense and flavourful it becomes.