Rhum Vanille

Directions

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.