Ready to make your first cinnamon extract? We've made it easy to begin. Simply select the cinnamon and the bottle that you want, and you'll be ready to begin. The only thing that we can't sell you is the alcohol. You'll have to get that on your own. We recommend vodka with no artificial flavorings. Make sure it is between 35% - 50% alcohol (which is 70-100 proof).
What cinnamon should you select? Here's how they smell and taste:
| Ceylon |
Light quells, easy to break, fruity, spicy sweet.
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| Cassia |
Bold cinnamon spice, strong aroma, difficult to break. |
This kit includes 4oz of vanilla beans and an 8oz glass bottle. To make your first cinnamon extract with this kit, follow these 7 simple steps:
- Put 2-4 cinnamon sticks in the bottle.
- Break the cinnamon sticks in half to release the flavors.
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Fill the bottle with the alcohol you purchased. Leave a little air on top.
- Close the lid and store the extract in a cool/dark place for 6 weeks.
- Remove the cinnamon and add 2-4 fresh cinnamon sticks.
- Close the lid and store the extract in a cool/dark place for 6 more weeks.
- Remove the cinnamon and you're ready to go!
There are lots of other tips and tricks to make thousands of different types of extracts at home using a variety of beans and different spirits. If you want to go down the extract-making rabbit hole, click here to dive in!
If you simply want to make your first cinnamon extract, then choose your bottle and choose your cinnamon within this kit, and you'll be good to go.
This is a co-op product that is priced lower than standard retail, so it will not ship for 4-5 weeks.
