Best Vanilla Vodka Recipes

VANILLA VODKA

Steps:

• Split the vanilla pods lengthwise down the center to expose the seeds, keeping the ends of the beans intact.
• Place the beans with the vodka in a large jar with an airtight seal.
• Store in a dark, dry place for at least 4 weeks, shaking the jar several times each week.
• When ready, transfer the extract and the beans to a bottle.
• As you use the extract, top off with more vodka to replenish your supply. The beans will continue to impart flavor for many months.

VANILLA VODKA WHITE HOT CHOCOLATE

Steps:

• Heat milk in a saucepan until VERY hot - but don't let it get to a boil.
• While milk is heating, measure white chocolate chips.
• Put marshmallows in a heatproof glass. Add vanilla vodka.
• When milk is hot, whisk in white chocolate chips. Whisk until chips are melted and milk is a little frothy.
• Pour milk over the vodka and marshmallows in the glass.
• Enjoy!

VANILLA VODKA WHIPPED CREAM

Steps:

• Whip the cream until stiff
• Gradually stir in the sugar and vodka.

PINEAPPLE GINGER VANILLA VODKA

Steps:

• Combine the sugar, water, ginger and vanilla bean and seeds in a small saucepan over medium heat and bring to a boil. Cook the mixture until the sugar is completely dissolved, about 1 minute. Cool at room temperature and strain.
• Combine the pineapple juice, 1 cup of pineapple cubes, the simple syrup and vodka in a blender and blend until smooth. Pour into glasses filled with pineapple cubes, if desired, and garnish with mint and pineapple slices.

VANILLA VODKA CHRISTMAS CAKE

Steps:

• Put dried fruit and cherries in a bowl and add the vodka. Soak for at least 3 hours but preferably overnight.
• Grease and line an 8" cake tin.
• Preheat oven to 150C
• Cream together the butter and sugar. Gradually add beaten eggs. Add flour and nuts.
• Tip in fruit with any remaining liquid and stir well.
• Pour mix into cake tin
• Bake for 3 and 1/2 hours or until a skewer comes out clean.
• Marzipan and ice once cooled or keep and feed regularly with more vanilla vodka.
• Enjoy!!!

VANILLA VODKA CREAMTINI

Steps:

• Rub the rim of four to six chilled martini glasses with a wedge of orange. Spread vanilla sugar onto a plater. Invert glasses into the sugar to coat rims. Set aside.
• In a cocktail shaker or container with tight-fitting lid, combine half of the ice cubes, half of the vanilla vodka, half of the Irish cream liqueur, and half of the Cointreau®. Cover and shake vigorously. Strain mixture into two or three of the martini glasses; discard ice cubes. Repeat with remaining ice cubes, vodka, liqueur, and Cointreau®. Strain into remaining martini glasses.
• Garnish drinks with orange slices and chocolate shavings, if you like. Makes 4 to 6 drinks.
• Vanilla Sugar: Fill a clean and sterilized 1-quart jar with 4 cups sugar. Using a sharp paring knife, slit one 4- to 6-inch vanilla bean lengthwise. Insert both halves into sugar, making sure all of the bean is covered with sugar. Secure lid and store in a cool dry place for 2 weeks before using. (Will keep indefinitely.) Makes 4 cups.

VANILLA VODKA CREAMTINI

Steps:

• 1. Rub the rim of four to six chilled martini glasses with a wedge of orange. Spread vanilla sugar onto a plater. Invert glasses into the sugar to coat rims. Set aside.
• 2. In a cocktail shaker or container with tight-fitting lid, combine half of the ice cubes, half of the vanilla vodka, half of the Irish cream liqueur, and half of the Cointreau. Cover and shake vigorously. Strain mixture into two or three of the martini glasses; discard ice cubes. Repeat with remaining ice cubes, vodka, liqueur, and Cointreau. Strain into remaining martini glasses.
• 3. Garnish drinks with orange slices and chocolate shavings, if you like.
• 4. For -Vanilla Sugar: Fill a clean and sterilized 1-quart jar with 4 cups sugar. Using a sharp paring knife, slit one 4- to 6-inch vanilla bean lengthwise. Insert both halves into sugar, making sure all of the bean is covered with sugar. Secure lid and store in a cool dry place for 2 weeks before using. Will keep indefinitely. Makes 4 cups. Tip If you do not have vanilla vodka, substitute 1 cup regular vodka and 1 teaspoon vanilla.

VANILLA VODKA- HOMEMADE

Steps:

• 1. Cut vanilla beans in 1/2 lengthwise to about 1 inch from the bottom leave this part uncut. Pour out about 1/2 c or a smidgen more of vodka in a glass and add some orange juice- have a sip.
• 2. Now put the cut beans into the bottle of vodka. Take another sip of your drink.Set aside. Screw on cap to vodka. Shake bottle-to mix up a bit; and store in a cool dry place for 1 or 2 months and give the bottle a shake whenever you think of it.
• 3. The longer it sets the better it gets. When it is ready- pour mixture into smaller bottle with screw on caps or corks. This makes great gifts to give to your friends at holidays. Now just sit back and finish your drink- it's a long wait! LOL

VANILLA VODKA CREAMTINI

Steps:

• 1. Rub the rim of four to six chilled martini glasses with a wedge of orange. Spread vanilla sugar onto a platter. Invert glasses into the sugar to coat rims. Set aside. 2. In a cocktail shaker or container with tight-fitting lid, combine half of the ice cubes, half of the vanilla vodka, half of the Irish cream liqueur and half of the Cointreau. Cover and shake vigorously. Strain mixture into two or three of the martini glasses, discard ice cubes. Repeat with remaining ice cubes, vodka, liqueur, and Cointreau. Strain into remaining martini glasses. 3. Garnish drinks with orange slices and chocolate shavings. Vanilla Sugar: Fill a clean and sterilized 1-quart jar with 4 cups sugar. Using a sharp paring knife, slit one 4-6 inch vanilla bean lengthwise. Insert both halves into sugar, making sure all of the bean is covered with sugar. Secure lid and store in a cool dry place for 2 weeks before using. Tip: If you do not have vanilla vodka, substitute 1 cup regular vodka and 1 tsp vanilla.

VANILLA CHEESECAKE TARTLETS WITH VANILLA-VODKA BERRIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F. Mix first 3 ingredients in large bowl until evenly moistened. Divide mixture among eight 4 1/2 x 3/4-inch tartlet pans with removable bottoms; press over bottoms and up sides. Bake until light brown, about 12 minutes. Cool crusts completely in pans on racks.
• Mix 8 teaspoons vodka and 4 teaspoons vanilla extract in small saucepan; sprinkle gelatin over. Let stand 10 minutes. Stir ober very low heat just until dissolved. Cool to barely lukewarm.
• Combine cream cheese, 2/3 cup sugar and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract in large bowl. Scrape in seeds from vanilla beans. Beat in cream, then gelatine mixture. Divide filling among crusts. Press bottoms of pans up releasing tartlets. Arrange tartlets on baking sheet. Chill 3 hours or overnight.
• Gently stir berries, 4 teaspoons vodka, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract and 1/4 cup sugar in bowl. Let stand 15 minutes.
• Top tartlets with berry mixture.

APRICOT VANILLA VODKA

Steps:

• place the dried apricots in a saucepan with just enough water to cover.
• bring to boil and immediately turn off.
• allow to soak until soft about 15 minutes.
• In a large glass jar (don't use plastic or metal) place the apricots, any remaining liquid, the vanilla beans and the vodka.
• Give it a good stir and place in the fride.
• Allow to rest in the fridge about a week, stirring or gently shaking on occasion.
• You can either strain at this point and decant or, if you use a 'sun tea' type of jar with a spiggot at the bottom you can just pour directly from the jar.

VODKA-VANILLA KISS-ME-TINI

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker filled with ice cubes and shake to chill thoroughly.
• Place the vanilla sugar in a shallow bowl or small plate. Moisten the rim of the glass with a little of the cocktail mixture or water and dip the moistened rim into the sugar to coat the edge.
• Strain the cocktail into the glass.
• Using a sharp paring knife, cut the bean lengthwise, leaving it attached on 1 end, so that it can sit on top of the glass rim. Serve chilled.

VANILLA VODKA AND COLA

Steps:

• Fill glass with ice. Add Smirnoff Vanilla Flavored Vodka and cola. Stir well and garnish with lime.;