Question 1

Can I Use Spiced Rum to Make Vanilla Extract

Accepted Answer

Yes. Spiced rum is a favorite among extractors for a great reason. Spiced rum will add a unique flavor to your Vanilla Extract which will pair perfectly with pumpkin pie and a whole range of recipes during the holiday season.

Question 2

What is the Best Rum for Vanilla Extract?

Accepted Answer

White rum will extract in 6 months to 1 year and dark or spiced rum will extract in 18 months to 2 years. Rum will add a sweetness to the Vanilla Extract. Captain Morgan's White Rum and Kraken Spiced Rum are two popular favorites.

Question 3

How Long Should Homemade Rum-Based Vanilla Sit?

Accepted Answer

Homemade vanilla made with clear or light alcohol takes 6 months to 1 year to extract properly. When you make homemade Vanilla Extract with dark alcohol it takes 18 months to 2 years. The darker the alcohol, the longer it will take to extract.

Question 4

What is the Best Alcohol for Homemade Vanilla Extract?

Accepted Answer

The best alcohol to use to make Homemade Vanilla Extract is hands down Everclear Grain Alcohol. It is the cleanest, purest tasting alcohol in the world. It will leave your extract with a pure vanilla taste.

Question 5

Is Vodka or Rum Better for Vanilla Extract?

Accepted Answer

This is all a matter of personal tastes. Vodka will produce a cleaner vanilla extract flavor while rum will add sweetness.

Question 6

How Do You Make Spiced Rum Extract at Home?

Accepted Answer

1 oz of Vanilla Beans per 1 cup of alcohol. Store in an airtight container out of direct light or in a dark closet. For white rum, extract 6 months to 1 year. For spiced rum, extract 18 months to 2 years.

Question 7

Can I Mix Everclear with Spiced Rum for Vanilla Extract?

Accepted Answer

Yes. For the best results extract with alcohol of no lower than 70 proof, but 100 proof will extract faster. This can be a huge benefit when extracting with spiced dark rum since dark alcohol will need to extract twice as long typically than white rum or clear alcohol.

Extracts

Homemade Spiced Rum Vanilla Extract

Homemade Vanilla Extract with Everclear

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