Rhum Vanille

1. 1

   Make Simple Syrup Mixture - combine equal parts of water to sugar in a non-reactive sauce pan. Boil until sugar has dissolved in the water. Remove syrup from heal and let cool to room temperature. Note: You may substitute vanilla sugar for plain sugar if you like.

2. 2

   Cut vanilla bean in half lengthwise. Make sure they vanilla beans are fat, pliable pods that feel heavy. Avoid using brittle or dried up beans.

3. 3

   Pour off 1/2 cup of rum from bottle and save in different container for future use.

4. 4

   Add cut vanilla beans into bottle.

5. 5

   Pour in Simple Syrup Mixture to bottle.

6. 6

   Let mixture sit for at least one month. The flavor will continue to get better with age.

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