vanilla extract-what kind of alcohol?

littlemommy1

I've read that rum or vodka make good extract. Which do you prefer to use?

noyomoco

I used vodka. It came out great!

joeysgirl2008

I've used vodka and it works just fine. :-)

lyns0702

I've used both and they were both good.

Boston340

I third the recommendation to use vodka!  The first time I made it I poured the vodka in a quart-size canning jar, adding the vanilla beans and let it cure in there.  Then after the curing process I left it in that jar and kind of dipped my measuring spoon in it whenever I needed some.

 

The second time I made it I bought Skyy vodka which comes in a dark blue bottle.  I put the vanilla beans in and cured it right in the vodka bottle.  It made pouring it out easier for recipes - plus I think you are technically supposed to use a dark colored bottle anyway when you make it.

BridgetMc

I've always used vodka because it doesn't contribute much flavor of its own. But I keep meaning to get a small bottle of bourbon so I can use vanilla bourbon in some recipes.

Magdala9

I prefer vodka, rum changes the flavor slightly  

TheMorrisseys

Vodka, as well.

stacey.taylor

I used vodka, but I recently heard about using cognac...I'm going to try that soon...

missnineteeneighty

I used brandy and it worked great!

Denverite

I use half vodka and half golden/dark (not spiced) rum.