Get a couple of vanilla beans, put them in a Mason jar, or similar sealed glass container. Pour in vodka, allow to sit for a month or so, shake from time to time. Voila! Vanilla extract. Just add vodka to keep the beans covered, store in a dark location and you have an unending supply.
We have four bottles sitting in the pantry. Easy peasy.
I like colorless artificial vanilla, too. That’s been out of stock for a while.
6 months
Vodka, vanilla beans, mason jar.
Rum! Use a good quality rum.