I've been making a small batch of Vanilla Bean Liqueur and it was finally ready so I tasted it, (my favourite part) packaged it and now I have a delicious homemade liqueur that my clients can add to their cocktails as they host more parties in their new home.
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Vanilla Bean Liqueur
2 Cups Vodka
1 Cup Sugar
3 Vanilla Beans
1. Split vanilla beans lengthwise with a sharp knife.
2. Mix the sugar and the vodka.
3. Add vanilla beans.
4. Store in cool, dark room for 1 month.
5. Remove vanilla beans and pour into bottles.
6. Add fresh vanilla beans if desired.
I love this easy recipe and the liqueur is just delicious when added to a cocktail. I often buy pretty bottles when I see them just for the purpose of making this liqueur. The bottle pictured on the right is a plain salad dressing (oil and vinegar) bottle.
I thought it would be prettier if I dressed it up with a bow. Normally, I choose rafia but I opted for something a little more festive.
And Voila! This small addition makes my main gift (which is useful but a little impersonal) just a little more special! What do you think? What's your "go-to" hostess gift?