Homemade vanilla extract needs to be aged, for at least 12 months. The recipe is very simple. It calls for a single fold extract is only one ounce of vanilla beans per 8 ounces of any fine alcohol product, like Ciroc’s French Vanilla Vodka, Christian Bros fine brandy, or your choice of a dark rum. The alcohol needs to be at least 70 proof. Use decorative glass bottles, or Mason jars if you like, to age the vanilla extract for at least 12 months. You can purchase glass bottles at  http://www.specialtybottle.com/glass-bottles/

You can order USDA certified organic vanilla beans at

http://www.nativevanilla.com