Holiday Mingle Vanilla Extract Blend - 10 Ingredients - Just Add Spiced Rum

The Holiday Mingle Artisan Extract Blend — A Beloved Seasonal Tradition Since 2021

Since 2021, the Holiday Mingle extract — crafted by celebrated extract maker Starlette — has captivated extract makers around the world with its warm, festive complexity. Now, we're offering all 10 Holiday Mingle ingredients together in one convenient pouch, bundled with our Feliz Extract Blend (packaged separately and included in your shipment) — so you have everything you need to create this iconic seasonal extract in one order.

Just In Time for Holiday Extract Making!

This Recipe Includes 10 Premium Ingredients:

• Cinnamon
• Star Anise
• Ginger
• Nutmeg
• Cloves
• Allspice
• Green Cardamom

Pouched Separately and shipped together: 

• Ugandan Vanilla Beans
• Madagascar Vanilla Beans
• Sentani Vanilla Beans

No need to buy each ingredient individually. We've included the perfect amount of each ingredient in the pouch. Just add Spiced Rum!

The vanilla beans are packaged separately from the other ingredients and will ship together with the kit. Simply combine all contents together when you're ready to start your extract.

Plus - Get a FREE Extract Jar Label With Each Order

Instructions

Simple to make: Just add all of the contents of the pouch (including the separately packaged vanilla beans) to an extract jar of your choice, and add your spirit. Starlette recommends using Kraken Spiced Rum for this extract, and we agree. Follow these simple instructions:

• 2oz Pouch comes with 1oz vanilla beans: Add to 10oz of Spirits
• 4oz Pouch comes with 2oz vanilla beans: Add to 20oz of Spirits
• 8oz Pouch comes with 4oz vanilla beans: Add to 40 oz of Spirits
• 1lb Pouch comes with 8oz vanilla beans: Add to 80 oz of Spirits

Important Tip: Some dried ingredients are thirsty and will absorb some of the alcohol. Top off spirits if alcohol drops below the ingredients to ensure ingredients are fully submerged during extraction for maximum results. Some ingredients will float at first. Fermentation weights in mason jars are recommended for making Artisan extract blends. If you don't have mason weights, manually press the ingredients down during the first week of extraction until they absorb the liquid and sink on their own.

Shake: Shake your extracts daily for the first 2-3 days, then once a month. 

After 3 Months:

• Taste test the extract by putting 2 drops into a tablespoon of milk or whipped cream, stir and taste. If you like the taste, proceed. If you want more of the ingredient flavors to present themselves, let the extract sit for up to another 3 months (taste testing monthly) before proceeding to the next step. 
• Remove all of the ingredients by pouring the extract through a fine mesh strainer or coffee filter.
• Return the vanilla beans and the extract to the jar to rest for a total of 6-12 months.
• If you love how the extract tastes you can begin using it immediately. Continue to let the vanilla beans extract if you wish it to be more vanilla forward. It's 100% up to you.

After 12 Months (up to 18 months for more pronounced vanilla):

• Taste test your extract to ensure it meets your desired flavor profile. If you would like more pronounced vanilla flavor, let it extract for another month or longer, taste testing monthly.
• If you love the taste, remove the vanilla beans and use them for vanilla powder, sugar or paste, or add them to your mother jar. Or, leave the vanilla beans in your extract for more pronounced vanilla flavor over time.
• Enjoy!