Servings: 1 quart

2½ cups brandy 2½ cups brandy
¼ cup orange zest ¼ cup orange zest
2 vanilla beans, split and scraped 2 vanilla beans, split and scraped
1 cup sugar 1 cup sugar
1 cup water 1 cup water

In a wide mouth jar with a close fitting lid, combine brandy, orange zest, and the vanilla beans. Keep covered for two weeks, then strain and stir in the sugar and water. Keep well sealed in a cool, dark place. Serve straight up in a snifter or use as a flavoring in cakes and cookies.

"I like to use this instead of vanilla extract in baking. And a shot of this cordial with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and a splash of boiling water makes a killer hot toddy."  "I like to use this instead of vanilla extract in baking. And a shot of this cordial with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and a splash of boiling water makes a killer hot toddy."